scholarly journals Heart Failure: Basic Science and Clinical Aspects, edited by Judith K. Gwathmey, G. Maurice Briggs, Paul D. Allen, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York (1993) 736 pages, illustrated, $195.00 ISBN: 9-8247-8772-2

1994 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 282-283
Author(s):  
James H. Revkin
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
New York ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Clinical Aspects

scholarly journals Association between ventilatory efficiency, oxygen uptake, and Glittre-ADL test results in patients with chronic heart failure: a preliminary study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hebert Olímpio Júnior ◽  
Agnaldo José Lopes ◽  
Fernando Silva Guimarães ◽  
Sergio Luiz Soares Marcos da Cunha Chermont ◽  
Sara Lúcia Silveira de Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
New York ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Minute Ventilation ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
Ventilatory Efficiency ◽  
Scale Scores

Abstract Objective The Glittre-ADL test (GA-T) is a functional capacity test that stands out for encompassing multiple tasks similar to activities of daily living. As ventilatory efficiency is one of the variables valued in the prognosis of chronic heart failure (CHF), this study aimed to evaluate associations between functional capacity and ventilatory variables in patients with CHF during the GA-T. Results Eight patients with CHF and New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification II–III underwent the GA-T coupled with metabolic gas analysis to obtain data by means of telemetry. The median total GA-T time was 00:04:39 (00:03:29–00:05:53). Borg dyspnoea scale scores before and after the GA-T were 2 (0–9) and 3 (1–10), respectively (P = 0.011). The relationship between the regression slope relating minute ventilation to carbon dioxide output (VE/VCO2 slope) was correlated with the total GA-T time (rs = 0.714, P = 0.047) and Borg dyspnoea score (rs = 0.761, P = 0.028). The other ventilatory variables showed no significant correlations. Our results suggest that the total GA-T time can be applied to estimate the ventilatory efficiency of patients with CHF. Future studies may use the GA-T in conjunction with other functional capacity tests to guide the treatment plan and evaluate the prognosis.

scholarly journals Remote monitoring of chronic heart failure patients: invasive versus non-invasive tools for optimising patient management

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. Veenis ◽  
J. J. Brugts
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
New York ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Remote Monitoring ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
The United States ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Functional Class ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Additional Tool

AbstractExacerbations of chronic heart failure (HF) with the necessity for hospitalisation impact hospital resources significantly. Despite all of the achievements in medical management and non-pharmacological therapy that improve the outcome in HF, new strategies are needed to prevent HF-related hospitalisations by keeping stable HF patients out of the hospital and focusing resources on unstable HF patients. Remote monitoring of these patients could provide the physicians with an additional tool to intervene adequately and promptly. Results of telemonitoring to date are inconsistent, especially those of telemonitoring with traditional non-haemodynamic parameters. Recently, the CardioMEMS device (Abbott Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA), an implantable haemodynamic remote monitoring sensor, has shown promising results in preventing HF-related hospitalisations in chronic HF patients hospitalised in the previous year and in New York Heart Association functional class III in the United States. This review provides an overview of the available evidence on remote monitoring in chronic HF patients and future perspectives for the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of these strategies.

scholarly journals Knowledge about self-care and associated factors among heart-failure patients in Ayder Referral Hospital, Ethiopia, 2018: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 201010582096214
Author(s):  
Tsegu Hailu Gebru ◽  
Haftea Hagos Mekonen ◽  
Kbrom Gemechu Kiros
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
New York ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Age

Background: Good knowledge of self-care related to heart failure (HF) is key to improve patient outcomes. However, information regarding how much patients know about self-care is lacking in developing countries, particularly in the study setting. Objective: The objectives of this study were to assess HF patients’ knowledge about self-care and to explore predictors among HF patients in Ayder comprehensive specialised referral hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study design was undertaken in Ayder comprehensive specialised referral hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia. A total of 408 HF patients participated, and the study was done between February and April 2018. An interviewer-assisted structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Bivariate logistic regression and multivariable logistic regression were conducted to identify the predictors associated with knowledge about self-care. Results: The mean age of the participants was 45.4 years (standard deviation=19 years). Around 255 (62.5%) of the participants had poor self-care knowledge. Age, New York Heart Association classes, duration of the disease and previous hospitalisation were the factors associated with knowledge about self-care. Conclusion: More than half of all participants had poor knowledge about self-care. Improving existing prevention strategies and strengthening patients’ knowledge are recommended to address this knowledge deficit.

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