Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2024.02.006
Introduction and Objectives
Ruling out pulmonary embolism (PE) through a combination of clinical assessment and D-dimer level can potentially avoid excessive use of computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA). We aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the standard approach based on the Wells and Geneva scores combined with a standard D-dimer cut-off (500 ng/ml), with three alternative strategies (age-adjusted and the YEARS and PEGeD algorithms) in patients admitted to the emergency department (ED) with suspected PE.
Methods
Consecutive outpatients admitted to the ED who underwent CTPA due to suspected PE were retrospectively assessed. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, likelihood ratios and diagnostic odds ratios were calculated and compared between the different diagnostic prediction rules.
Results
We included 1402 patients (mean age 69±18 years, 54% female), and PE was confirmed in 25%. Compared to the standard approach (p<0.001), an age-adjusted strategy increased specificity with a non-significant decrease in sensitivity only in patients older than 70 years. Compared to the standard and age-adjusted approaches, the YEARS and PEGeD algorithms had the highest specificity across all ages, but were associated with a significant decrease in sensitivity (p<0.001), particularly in patients aged under 60 years (sensitivity of 81% in patients aged between 51 and 60 years).
Conclusion
Compared to the standard approach, all algorithms were associated with increased specificity. The age-adjusted strategy was the only one not associated with a significant decrease in sensitivity compared to the standard approach, enabling CTPA requests to be reduced safely.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2024.02.005
Introduction and Objectives
Cardiac arrest (CA) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Many studies focus on survival, but few explore the outcomes. The aim of this study is to analyze the survival curve, independence, quality of life, and performance status after CA.
Methods
This retrospective study included adults admitted to the intensive care unit of Cova da Beira University Hospital Center after CA between 2015 and 2019. We analyzed patient records and applied a questionnaire including EuroQoL's EQ-5D-3L and ECOG performance status.
Results
Ninety-seven patients were included (mean age 75.74 years). Thirty-one patients (32.0%) survived to hospital discharge. There was a significant loss of independence for activities of daily living, with 50.0% of those previously independent becoming dependent and 47.5% of those previously at home being institutionalized. Diabetes, female gender, and length of hospital stay were especially impactful on these findings. One year after CA, only 20.6% were alive and only 13.4% (65% of the one-year survivors) were independent. Nine patients answered our questionnaire. Mean EQ-5D quality of life index (0.528±0.297) and the most affected domains (‘Pain/discomfort’ and ‘Anxiety/depression’) were similar to the Portuguese population aged >30 years. However, 66.6% reported a decline in their quality of life. Lastly, seven respondents had a good performance status (ECOG 0-1).
Conclusions
There was a significant loss of independence after CA. Moreover, despite the acceptable performance status and the quality of life results being similar to the general population, there was a perceived deterioration post-CA. Ultimately, we emphasize the need to improve care for these patients.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2024.02.009
Despite the well-known health benefits of regular physical activity, sedentary behavior and physical inactivity remain a real global pandemic. Exercise is associated with increased life expectancy, improved quality of life and prevention of multiple diseases. Although less implemented in practice compared to aerobic exercise, recent evidence shows that resistance exercise (RE) is also responsible for various benefits, including improvements in body composition, control of several cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, and reduction of CV outcomes. RE increases strength and muscle mass, is effective in controlling type 2 diabetes, and improves the management of obesity, lipids, and blood pressure profiles. In this setting, clinical guidelines recommend the inclusion of RE for primary and secondary CV risk prevention, particularly in combination with aerobic exercise, in which the benefits are most pronounced. Prescription of RE should follow a methodology that includes key variables such as frequency, intensity, type, time, and progression. Despite challenges, professionals in the CV field should be familiar with RE prescription in order to maximize its referral in clinical practice. This review aims to analyze the CV effects of RE and current recommendations regarding the prescription of this type of exercise.
尽管经常进行体育锻炼对健康的益处众所周知，但久坐不动和缺乏体育锻炼仍是全球的一个现实问题。运动与延长预期寿命、提高生活质量和预防多种疾病有关。虽然与有氧运动相比，阻力运动（RE）在实践中开展得较少，但最近的证据显示，阻力运动（RE）也能带来各种益处，包括改善身体成分、控制多种心血管（CV）风险因素和减少 CV 后果。阻力运动能增强力量和肌肉质量，有效控制 2 型糖尿病，改善肥胖、血脂和血压状况。在这种情况下，临床指南建议将 RE 纳入一级和二级心血管风险预防，尤其是与有氧运动相结合，因为有氧运动的益处最为明显。RE 的处方应遵循包括频率、强度、类型、时间和进展等关键变量的方法。尽管存在挑战，但心血管领域的专业人士仍应熟悉 RE 的处方，以便在临床实践中最大限度地推广它。本综述旨在分析 RE 对心血管疾病的影响，以及目前有关此类运动处方的建议。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2024.03.003
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Pub Date : 2024-09-30DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2024.05.009
Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Ergin Arslanoğlu, Bahruz Aliyev, Görkem Çitoğlu, Kaan Altunyuva, Ibrahim Demir, Mohammed Skaik, Dogan Yetut, Murat Başaran, Emin Tireli
Introduction and objectives: The Ross procedure is the preferred surgical treatment for pediatric aortic valve diseases, and its long-term outcomes have been extensively documented. This article presents the results of the Ross and Ross-Konno procedures performed on pediatric patients in our center.
Methods: Ross and Ross-Konno procedures were performed on 20 patients in our center between January 2015 and January 2019.
Results: The patients' mean age was 10.6 years (range: 23 days to 18 years) and mean weight was 37.6 kg (range: 3-63 kg). Thirteen had aortic valve stenosis, four had aortic valve insufficiency, and three had a mixed disease. The Ross-Konno procedure was used for four patients. The mean cardiopulmonary bypass time was 184.68±60.1 min and the mean cross time was 149±67.8 min. One neonatal patient died in the early postoperative phase due to low cardiac output. The mean follow-up time was 60.15±24.45 months. One patient later underwent reoperation due to conduit stenosis. One patient is being monitored for moderately serious conduit stenosis. At present, of those who underwent the procedure, one has moderate aortic regurgitation, two have mild or moderate aortic regurgitation, and others have minimal aortic regurgitation. No patients required intervention for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and mortality was not observed in the long term.
Conclusion(s): The reintervention rates for autograft and conduit-related cases were low in early and medium-term follow-up, and no significant autograft insufficiency was observed. Ross or Ross-Konno surgery is preferred for aortic diseases in pediatric patients due to its low mortality and satisfactory long-term results.
简介和目的：Ross 法是治疗小儿主动脉瓣疾病的首选手术方法，其长期疗效已被广泛记录。本文介绍了本中心为儿科患者实施的 Ross 和 Ross-Konno 手术的结果：2015年1月至2019年1月期间，本中心为20名患者实施了Ross和Ross-Konno手术：患者的平均年龄为10.6岁（范围：23天至18岁），平均体重为37.6公斤（范围：3-63公斤）。13人患有主动脉瓣狭窄，4人患有主动脉瓣功能不全，3人患有混合性疾病。4 名患者采用了 Ross-Konno 手术。平均心肺旁路时间为（184.68±60.1）分钟，平均交叉时间为（149±67.8）分钟。一名新生儿患者由于心输出量低而在术后早期死亡。平均随访时间为（60.15±24.45）个月。一名患者后来因导管狭窄而接受了再次手术。一名患者因导管中度狭窄而接受监测。目前，在接受手术的患者中，一人有中度主动脉瓣反流，两人有轻度或中度主动脉瓣反流，其他人有轻微主动脉瓣反流。没有患者因左心室流出道梗阻而需要介入治疗，长期观察也未发现死亡率：结论：在早期和中期随访中，自体移植和导管相关病例的再介入率较低，未发现明显的自体移植不足。Ross或Ross-Konno手术因其低死亡率和令人满意的长期效果而成为治疗儿童主动脉疾病的首选。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2024.07.009
Joana Lima Lopes, Luís Brízida, João Bicho Augusto
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Pub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2024.06.006
Francisco Barbas de Albuquerque, Inês Neves, Rita Teixeira, Tânia Mano, Tiago Rito, Pedro O Costa, Rui Ferreira, Lídia de Sousa, Fátima Pinto
Introduction and objective: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a complex condition requiring a multidisciplinary approach. It is crucial that adults with CHD (CHD) have adequate knowledge of their condition, enabling them to engage in their healthcare decisions and self-management. We aimed to investigate knowledge and perception among adults of their CHD.
Methods: Single-center, observational, cross-sectional study. A 25-item adapted survey of Leuven Questionnaire for CHD was used to assess four main domains: (1) disease and treatment, (2) endocarditis and preventive measures, (3) physical activity and (4) reproductive issues.
Results: One hundred forty-eight patients participated in the study. Patients had a significant lack of knowledge localizing their heart defect, recognizing drug side effects, acting in case of experiencing drug side effects, recognizing at least two symptoms of clinical deterioration, to adequately define endocarditis and most typical signs and risk factors, to acknowledge the hereditary nature of their CHD and risk of clinical deterioration during pregnancies. Patients with an education level ≥12th grade have higher knowledge in various items and, overall, the complexity of CHD was not associated with a better performance.
Conclusion: This study highlights the existing knowledge gaps among adults with CHD. It underscores the need for tailored information and structured educational programs to improve management. By addressing these challenges, healthcare providers can enhance patient outcomes, improve quality of life, and promote long-term well-being for individuals with CHD.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-01DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2023.12.009
Introduction and Objectives
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a central component in the management of cardiovascular disease. While its potential benefits have been extensively explored and confirmed, its implementation is still suboptimal, due to various possible barriers. This study aimed to assess training and attitudes concerning CR among physicians in a Portuguese setting.
Methods
An online questionnaire structured in three parts (participant characteristics, training and attitudes concerning CR, and a brief general knowledge assessment) was developed and sent to members of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology. The study population encompassed physicians with a medical specialty or residents from the third year onward of a specialty program.
Results
A total of 97 individuals (57.7% male, 61.9% aged ≤50 years) presented valid answers. CR was available at the workplace of 54.6% of participants. Most of them considered that the time allocated to CR training during residency was inadequate, and thought that more time was needed for this purpose. Most had not dedicated (or intended to dedicate) time for CR training, with lack of time being the most frequently attributed reason. In terms of referral, a substantial proportion of subjects did not refer patients, with lack of CR centers and human resources being the most frequent reasons.
Conclusions
This survey provides contemporary data on CR training and attitudes, highlighting areas of potential improvement, such as time allocated to training in this area. These results could provide a useful pragmatic framework for optimization of training and awareness in this pivotal field of cardiovascular medicine.
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