Smaragda Lampridou, S. Tavares, P. Bassett, C. Jennings
Patients with or at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease often continue smoking, despite being medically advised to quit. Comprehensive preventive cardiology interventions, including behavioural strategies and support mechanisms among partners, can be effective in smoking cessation. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of partners on the ability of patients with a high cardiovascular risk who smoke to achieve a smoke-free lifestyle. A retrospective analysis of pre-existing data collected within preventative cardiology programmes (EUROACTION, EUROACTION plus, MyAction Westminster and MyAction Galway) was conducted. The success rate for quitting smoking among patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease and their partners was measured at the end of the programme. A total of 222 patients and their partners attended the initial assessment and the end-of-programme visits. At initial assessment, none of the patients and 55% of the partners met the European goal of smoking abstinence, while at end of the programme, 64% of patients and 75% of partners sustained abstinence. The probability of quitting smoking at 16 weeks was significantly higher (4.76) among couples who tried to quit together (P<0.001). During preventive cardiology programmes, having the support of a partner could help patients to achieve smoking abstinence. Efforts to support patients to quit smoking should include partners where possible.
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In this month’s patient story, Lowri Smith shares what it feels like to get back into work and social situations as a vulnerable person with a cardiac condition as others around her seem to be moving on from COVID‑19.
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S. Jones, Jonathan Davies, Spencer Hannibal, H. Evans, Emma Tye
Wearable devices to track exercise parameters have received increasing interest in the healthcare sector as a potential tool to help improve patient outcomes, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation. This pilot evaluation assessed the effectiveness of the Fitbit Inspire HR wearable device in increasing exercise intensity and step counts among patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. A total of 39 patients (35 men, four women) undergoing an 8-week cardiac rehabilitation programme participated in the study. All participants were given a Fitbit Inspire HR device to wear both during and outside of sessions. Data regarding their step count, heart rate reserve and Borg scale score were collected at weeks 1, 5 and 8. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 27 was used to analyse the differences between the time points, with significance set at P≤0.05. Participants’ heart rate reserves and step counts increased significantly between weeks 1 and 5 (P=0.008), then the values were maintained up to week 8. There were no differences between Borg scale scores across the study. Wearable devices, such as Fitbit Inspire HR, can help patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation to track and improve their physical activity both in and outside of the clinical setting, but more research is needed to understand the role of positive feedback and the efficacy of these devices for older patients and women.
跟踪运动参数的可穿戴设备作为一种帮助改善患者预后的潜在工具，特别是在心脏康复方面，在医疗保健领域受到了越来越多的关注。这项试点评估评估了Fitbit Inspire HR可穿戴设备在增加心脏康复患者运动强度和步数方面的有效性。共有39名患者(35名男性，4名女性)接受了为期8周的心脏康复计划。所有参与者都获得了Fitbit Inspire HR设备，可以在会议期间和会议之外佩戴。在第1、5和8周收集他们的步数、心率储备和博格量表评分。使用Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 27分析时间点之间的差异，显著性设置为P≤0.05。参与者的心率储备和步数在第1周和第5周之间显著增加(P=0.008)，然后这些值保持到第8周。在整个研究中，博格量表得分没有差异。Fitbit Inspire HR等可穿戴设备可以帮助接受心脏康复治疗的患者在临床环境内外跟踪并改善他们的身体活动，但需要更多的研究来了解积极反馈的作用以及这些设备对老年患者和女性的功效。
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In this issue&s ECG of the month, Charles Bloe presents the case of a 65-year-old man with severe shortness of breath but no obvious symptoms to suggest an acute coronary event.
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C. Kirkby, Catherine E Renwick, J. Hargrave, L. Tobin, K. Frampton, Elizabeth Wilson, Soraya Nuthoo, T. Bueser
This article is the third instalment of the British Journal of Cardiac Nursing’s series on cardiac genetic concepts. Inherited arrhythmias are a group of conditions that affect the cardiac electrical system, typically resulting from changes in the way sodium, potassium or calcium ions are handled in the cell. Inherited arrhythmias can cause sudden cardiac death, especially in people who are undiagnosed and untreated. Most inherited arrhythmias are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. This article provides an overview of the aetiology, diagnosis, risk-management and treatment of patients with inherited arrhythmias at different ages and stages of life. The focus will be on inherited arrhythmias, specifically long QT, Brugada and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. There will be a brief mention of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation and sudden arrhythmic death syndrome.
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In this month's BANCC column, cardiac nurse and lecturer Catherine Dunn discusses her PhD findings on the topic of erectile dysfunction and its relationship with cardiovascular risk.
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Sarah Jane Palmer presents a selection of recently published articles of interest to nurses working in cardiovascular nursing. The aim of this roundup is to provide a brief overview of the research papers selected. A full reference is provided for those who wish to look at the research in further detail
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In this month's patient story, Beth Greenaway describes the ups and downs of life with adult congenital heart disease, and how this has helped her to build personal strength and resilience.
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