Effect of cortexin on the quality of life in the early rehabilitative period after hemispheric ischemic stroke

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-143
Author(s):  
Ludmila A. Belova ◽  
V. V. Mashin ◽  
V. V. Abramova ◽  
A. N. Proshin ◽  
A. N. Ovsyannikova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Neuroprotective Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
And Control ◽  
Group 1

Aim. To study the neuroprotective effect of a repeated course of low dose cortexin therapy on the quality of life in the early rehabilitative period after hemispheric ischemic stroke (IS). Materials and methods. 90 patients were divided into group 1 treated with cortexin (10 mg i/m twice daily (morning and afternoon) in addition to basal treatment, group 2 given the repeated course of the same treatment, and control group (basal therapy alone). The standard SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life. Results. Treatment of patients following acute hemispheric ischemic stroke with cortexin (10 mg i/m twice daily) and the repeated course of the same treatment after 10 days resulted in the accelerated and more complete normalization of the quality of life in the early rehabilitation petriod (starting from days 21-27 days after the onset of disease) than in the patients given a single course of cortexin therapy or basal treatment alone.

Possibilities of Complex Rehabilitation of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Concomitant Chronic Pancreatitis in Ambulatory Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Liliya S. Babinets ◽  
Halyna M. Sasyk ◽  
Iryna M. Halabitska ◽  
Victoria R. Mykuliak
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Chronic Pancreatitis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Introduction: An important place in the formation of the rehabilitation program is occupied by non-drug methods, such as physiotherapy, reflexology, spa treatment, the use of which improves the effectiveness of correction of complications, reduces drug load, allows to achieve sustainable compensation for diabetes and chronic pancreatitis (CP), and also improves life quality suffering from such comorbidity. Aim: to investigate the effectiveness of the use of acupuncture in the complex rehabilitation of patients with type 2 diabetes in combination with chronic pancreatitis based on an assessment of the quality of life (QOL) and clinical parameters. Material and Methods: 60 patients with type 2 diabetes in combination with CP were examined and divided into 2 groups. The average age of the patients was (52.86±0.83) years. Control group – 15 healthy persons. To evaluate QOL, a questionnaire was interviewed using the SF-36 questionnaire in treatment dynamics. All patients with type 2 diabetes in combination with CP received adequate conventional therapy. In addition to the treatment, the patients of group II received the acupuncture course according to the methodology, which was formed on the basis of the experience of the Kyiv School of reflexology (EL Macheret et al.) and the Beijing School (Kong Lin). Results: Faecal α-elastase levels increased by 14.9% in group 1, by 25.6% in group 2, blood glucose decreased by 9.2% in group 1 and by 19.5% in group 2, HbA1c level – by 4.9% in Group 1 and by 12.2% in Group 2, changes in coprogram parameters in points – by 24.5% in Group 1 and by 55.2% in Group 2. According to the SF-36 scales, there was a positive dynamics of quality of life in patients of both groups. In group 2, there was a more significant positive trend in the total indicator of mental status (increased by 17.75% (p <0.001) versus 8.71% (p <0.005) in the group 1, respectively) and physical status (increased by 2.59% ( p <0.05) versus 7.19% (p <0.05)). Conclusions: Improved exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas, as well as improved quality of life in patients treated with a course of acupuncture increase the efficiency of complex rehabilitation of patients with type 2 diabetes in combination with CP was found.

TREATMENT OF A COMBINATION OF DIABETIC POLYNEUROPATHY WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND GOUT

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
S. Tokareva ◽  
R. Kupeev ◽  
Aleksandr Hadarcev ◽  
Sof'ya Belyaeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Glycosylated Hemoglobin ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Diabetic Polyneuropathy ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Effect Of Therapy ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

The purpose of the work. To show the expediency of using a complex DPN therapy with thio-gammoy-600 in combination with TPP, B12-ankerman and febuxostat. Materials and research methods. The study involved 28 male patients suffering from DM2 aged 56-77 years, with an av-erage age of 64.6±0.7 years. The initial values of average fasting blood glucose were 7.8 ± 1.52 mmol/l, glycosylated hemoglobin 7.4 ± 0.13%. Two groups were identified: group 1 (main) – 14 people and group 2 (control) - 16 people. In group 2, basic DPN therapy was used (thiogamma 600 mg/day for 4 months). For the first 14 days, the drug was administered intravenously, and then administered orally. In group 1, in addition to basic DPN therapy, B12-ankerman and febuxostat (adenuric) – 80 mg/day were received. TPP was carried out on a portable device TPP-03 for 15 minutes daily. This treatment regimen was used for 4 months. The assessment of the quality of life (QL) was carried out using the MOS SF-36 questionnaire. Results and their discussion. Four months after the start of therapy, more pronounced changes were observed in patients of the first group. The total score of the NSS scale in this group increased by 28.9%, and in group 2 - by 18.8%. The positive effect of therapy with adenuric and TES on the course of DPN shows that the use of this treatment will naturally lead to an improve-ment in the quality of life of patients, the dynamics of which was studied according to the results of the SF-36 questionnaire.

scholarly journals Assessment of the health related quality of life in patients suffering from hypertension and diabetes mellitus: A cross sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishtpreet Mann ◽  
Manisha Khubber ◽  
Ashwani K Gupta ◽  
Prithpal Singh Matreja ◽  
Harbir K Rao
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Background: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are chronic disorders, inadequate management of these two disorders leads to several complications and end organ damage that can impair health related quality of life (HRQoL) in these individuals. Several studies in hypertensive patients concluded that hypertension reduced HRQoL and participants with diabetes also reported comparably decreased HRQoL. The data on HRQoL in patients suffering from both hypertension and diabetes is limited hence we designed this study to assess health related quality of life in patients suffering from hypertension and diabetes mellitus.Methodology: This single centre, cross-sectional study was conducted for 2 months between April and August 2013 in patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Patients suffering from hypertension were recruited in study and were divided into two groups, Group 1 consisted of patient suffering from hypertension and diabetes mellitus whereas Group 2 consisted of patients suffering from hypertension. Patients were assessed on Short form health Survey (SF-36) and the WHOQOL – Bref scores. Results: A total of 85 patients were screened out of which 41 patients were enrolled in the study, 21 patients in Group 1 and 20 patients in group 2. The SF-36 Scores showed significantly (p<0.05) worse pain scores in patients in Group 2. Patients in Group 1 had a better quality of life as compared to other group as evident by higher scores in most of the parameters of SF-36 and WHO-QOL Bref Score, though it was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Both groups had compromised quality of life; patients with hypertension and diabetes had a better quality of life.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(1) 2016 p.84-89

scholarly journals Assessment of anxiety and quality of life in fibromyalgia patients

2004 ◽  
Vol 122 (6) ◽  
pp. 252-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tathiana Pagano ◽  
Luciana Akemi Matsutani ◽  
Elisabeth Alves Gonçalves Ferreira ◽  
Amélia Pasqual Marques ◽  
Carlos Alberto de Bragança Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Outpatient Service ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

CONTEXT: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, and by a low pain threshold at specific anatomical points. The syndrome is associated with other symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbance, morning stiffness and anxiety. Because of its chronic nature, it often has a negative impact on patients' quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of life and anxiety level of patients with fibromyalgia. TYPE Of STUDY: Cross-sectional. SETTING: Rheumatology outpatient service of Hospital das Clínicas (Medical School, Universidade de São Paulo). METHODS: This study evaluated 80 individuals, divided between test and control groups. The test group included 40 women with a confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia. The control group was composed of 40 healthy women. Three questionnaires were used: two to assess quality of life (FIQ and SF-36) and one to assess anxiety (STAI). They were applied to the individuals in both groups in a single face-to-face interview. The statistical analysis used Student's t test and Pearson's correlation test (r), with a significance level of 95%. Also, the Pearson chi-squared statistics test for homogeneity, with Yates correction, was used for comparing schooling between test and control groups. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant difference between the groups (p = 0.000), thus indicating that fibromyalgia patients have a worse quality of life and higher levels of anxiety. The correlations between the three questionnaires were high (r = 0.9). DISCUSSION: This study has confirmed the efficacy of FIQ for evaluating the impact of fibromyalgia on the quality of life. SF-36 is less specific than FIQ, although statistically significant values were obtained when analyzed separately, STAI showed lower efficacy for discriminating the test group from the control group. The test group showed worse quality of life than did the control group, which was demonstrated by both FIQ and SF-36. Even though STAI was a less efficient instrument, it presented significant results, showing that fibromyalgia patients presented higher levels of anxiety, both on the state and trait scales. Thus, patients with fibromyalgia had higher levels of tension, nervousness, preoccupation and apprehension, and higher propensity towards anxiety. CONCLUSION: The three instruments utilized showed efficiency in evaluating fibromyalgia patients. FIQ was found to be the most efficient instrument for discriminating and assessing the impact of fibromyalgia on their quality of life. It can be concluded that such patients have a worse quality of life and higher levels of anxiety.

scholarly journals Effect of Kinesiotaping on Quality of Life of Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
Aditya Paramitha ◽  
Rahmi Isma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pulley System ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
And Control

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes pain which limits functional activity and quality of life. Quadriceps femoris muscle strengthening with weight-pulley system is effective in improving functional activity. Kinesiotaping is known in reducing pain thus improving activity and quality of life. This study was to determine the effect of kinesiotaping in addition to weight-pulley system exercise on quality oflife in grade II and III knee OA patients. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to intervention group (n=13) and control group (n=14). All participants were treated with weight-pulley system exercise for nine sessions meanwhile participants in intervention group received additional kinesiotaping. Pre- and post-intervention quality of life were evaluated using Medical Outcome Study Short Form-36 (SF-36). Results: There were differences in total score of SF-36, bodily pain, general health, vitality, and role emotional between intervention and control group; (90.53±8.23, 76.98±11.88; p=0.002), (83.75±16.86,67.31±17.3; p=0.022), (88.57±10.27, 72.69±12.18; p=<0.001), (93.93±7.64, 80.77±10.18; p=0.002) and (92.86±14.18, 74.37±24.17; p=0.027), respectively. Conclusion: Application of kinesiotaping in addition to weight-pulley system exercise improved quality of, particularly in bodily pain, general health, vitality and role emotional in grade II and III knee OApatients.

scholarly journals Effect of physical therapy on posture and quality of life in subject with parkinson\'s disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 104-115
Author(s):  
Nensi Vaibhav Gandhi ◽  
Rachana Rabari ◽  
Kinjal Rathve ◽  
Shreya Patel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Body Posture ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
And Control

It is a chronic progressive degenerative disorder of extra pyramidal system caused by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and characterized by tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and disturbance of gait and posture.The neuropsychiatric symptoms of PD may include depression, psychosis, apathy, impulse control disorders that are linked with the poor quality of life due to the progression of disease. Despite, cognitive impairment in PD is of great significance in terms of therapeutic approaches in order to deal with motor deficits of disorder. Multiple studies have revealed that exercise has been proven to be effective for the maintenance of health and well-being in Parkinson’s. More importantly it is shown to play a significant role in addressing secondary prevention based on strength, flexibility, functional independence as well as gait and balance respectively.To evaluate the effect of physical therapy on posture and quality of life in subject with Parkinson’s diseaseSource of Data: Radha multispecielist Hospital, Shreeji Hospital, Parul Shevashram,Venus.Sampaling Method: Convenience,samplingSample Size: 30 subject were included (15 in) each groupsSelection f Sample: convenientStudy Design: experimentalStudy Duration: 30 min/day/7 week(1)Patient with 50 to 75 years of age (2)Participants patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseases (3) Both gender are included (4) The participants were at stage 3 of Parkinson’s disease, according the Hoehn and Yahr scale. (1) The examined patients did not have other coexisting neurodegenerative. (2)Mentally challenged (3) Orthopedic deformity. (1) Short form health survey. (20) Body posture questionnaire.This study included 30 patient 18 male and 12 female giving a sex ratio. Mean age of participant was 62 year. There were 15 patients in control group and 15 patients in experimental group. All patients completed treatment and evaluated at baseline and at the end of study. Mean value of sf-36 was 50.59 and 52.59 for experimental and control group respectively. These means later increase to 74.90 and 59.00 respectively with p value 0.001. Mean value of body posture questionnaire was 47.27 and50.07 for experimental and control group respectively. These mean later increase to72.47 and 59 respectively with p value 0.001 Statistically significant change was present for posture and quality of life with p&#60;0.001 for both group.Post intervention assessment will be done by body posture questionnaire and SF-36, for posture and quality of life assessment in 30 subjects meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria dividing in to two group by convenience.Group AGroup BThe obtained results revealed that the influence of applied program had a positive influence on posture and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease.When functional movement is applied on a regular basis, improvement of quality of life and everyday life activities can be noticed.

scholarly journals Comparative characteristics of the quality of life of asthma patients with different types of airway hyperresponsiveness to physical stimules

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-61
Author(s):  
N. L. Perelman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Airway Hyperresponsiveness ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Aim. To compare the nature and degree of influence of different types of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) on the general and specific quality of life (QoL) of patients with asthma and control over the disease.Materials and methods. 234 patients with mild-to-moderate asthma, aged from 18 to 60 years old, were interviewed and examined. Depending on the presence of one or another type of AHR, 4 groups were formed: group 1 included 60 patients with cold AHR, group 2 – 75 patients with hypoosmotic AHR, group 3 – 35 patients with hyperosmotic AHR, group 4 – 64 patients with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). QoL and the state of the emotional sphere were assessed using the SF-36, AQLQ, HADS questionnaires. The level of asthma control was determined using the ACT questionnaire. Lung function was assessed by spirometry.Results. When comparing QoL between groups, statistical differences were obtained for most of the SF-36 scales, with the exception of the domains “Role Physical” (RP) and “Bodily Pain” (BP), and their presence and significance varied depending on the types of AHR being compared. The lowest QoL indices were found in group 1 of patients with cold AHR according to the domains “Physical Activity” (PA), RP, BP, and “Role Emotional” (RE). The lowest indices for the domains “General Health” (GH), “Vitality” (V) and “Mental health” (MH) were found in the respondents of the 2nd group. Most of the highest QoL indicators in the compared groups were found in patients of group 4 with EIB in the domains PA, RP, V, RE, and MH. When carrying out a comparative analysis, the maximum number of significant differences was found between the groups with cold AHR and EIB. A comparative study of QoL using a special AQLQ questionnaire showed the lowest indices for the “Activity” and “Symptoms” domains in groups 1 and 2 of asthma patients. In addition, in group 1, the minimum QoL values were recorded for the “General QoL” domain (3.6±0.2 points), and in group 2, for the “Environment” domain (2.9±0.3 compared with 3.9±0.2 points in group 3, p<0.01).Conclusion. This study has demonstrated the multifaceted effect of AHR on health-related QoL, dependent on sensitivity to a particular physical stimulus and the season of maximum trigger action. The subjective assessment of psychosocial functioning is most differentiated according to the GH domain of the SF-36 questionnaire. The greatest negative impact on the QoL indices is exerted by the cold and hypoosmotic AHR, the least – by the EIB. The assessment of QoL allows to get a full picture of the perception of the patient's health level at the moment and in the given conditions.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Scores Remained Different among the Genotypic Groups of Patients with Suspected Hemochromatosis, Even after Treatment Period

Genes ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Luis Alfredo Utria Acevedo ◽  
Aline Morgan Alvarenga ◽  
Paula Fernanda Silva Fonseca ◽  
Nathália Kozikas da Silva ◽  
Rodolfo Delfini Cançado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Iron Overload ◽  
Treatment Period ◽  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
Final Phase ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Group 1

Background: Hemochromatosis is a genetic condition of iron overload caused by deficiency of hepcidin. In a previous stage of this study, patients with suspected hemochromatosis had their quality of life (QL) measured. We observed that QL scores differed among genotypic groups of patients. In this reported final phase of the study, the aims were to compare QL scores after a treatment period of approximately 3 years and to analyze a possible association of the serum ferritin values with QL scores. Methods: Sixty-five patients were enrolled in this final phase and divided into group 1 (patients that showed primary iron overload and homozygous genotype for the HFE p.Cys282Tyr mutation) and group 2 (other kinds of genotypes). Short Form 36 (SF-36) was performed and consisted of eight domains with a physical and also a mental component. Results: Both groups had a significant decrease in serum ferritin concentrations: group 1 had a variation from 1844 ± 1313 ng/mL to 281 ± 294 ng/mL, and group 2 had a variation from 1216 ± 631 ng/mL to 236 ± 174 ng/mL. Group 1 had a smaller mean value for these six SF-36 domains compared with group 2, indicating a worse QL. Conclusions: In this final stage, six domains demonstrated a difference among genotypic groups (role emotional and mental health, adding to the four of the initial phase), reassuring the impact of the identified genotype on the QL of hemochromatosis patients. Furthermore, despite that both patient groups demonstrated similar and significant decreases in serum ferritin values, no association was found between the decrease in this biological parameter and the SF-36 domains.

scholarly journals Dynamics of Quality of Life of Elderly People with Frailty and Parkinsonism under the Influence of Physical Therapy in the Postimmobilization Period after Radial Bone Fracture in a Typical Place

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 280-287
Author(s):  
Ostapyak Z. M. ◽  
◽  
Starodubtsev S. G. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Radial Bone ◽  
Group 1

In old age, due to the spread of age-related diseases, there are changes in the functioning of many organs and systems due to and against the background of polymorbidity, which affects the quality of life and requires correction. The purpose of the study was to determine the dynamics of the quality of life of elderly people with frailty and parkinsonism under the influence of physical therapy in the post-immobilization period after fracture of the radial bone in a typical place. Material and methods. We examined 27 elderly people with frailty and Parkinson's disease in the early postimmobilization period after fracture of the distal metaepiphysis of the radial bone (in a typical place). Group 1 engaged in the principles of outpatient rehabilitation with a predominance of preformed physical factors and group 2 engaged in a developed program of physical therapy, created in terms of patient-centric model of rehabilitation taking into account the specifics of each polymorbid condition using functional body training, massage, nutrition correction, expansion of social activity. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated in the dynamics before and after a month of implementation based on the results of the comparison of quality of life on the questionnaire "Medical outcomes study short form" (SF-36). 36 points were grouped into eight scales: Physical health: Physical Functioning, Role-Physical, Bodily Pain, General Health and Mental Health, Vitality, Social Functioning, Role-Emotional. Results and discussion. At the initial examination the examined people revealed a significant decrease in the results of all scales of physical and mental components of the quality of life of the questionnaire SF-36. The parameters of both groups did not differ statistically significantly (p> 0.05). At retesting, the difference between the results of the physical component of health in the primary and re-study on the physical functioning scale for individuals in group 1 was 18.9%, group 2 – 29.0%, role-physical – 19.8% and 35.5%, respectively, bodily pain – 12.3% and 33.1%, general health – 25.8% and 30.1%. The improvement of the mental component compared to the initial result on the vitality scales in patients of group 1 was 14,0%, group 2 – 27,4%, social functioning – 17,5% and 41,3%, respectively, role-emotional – 15,0% and 23,8%, mental health – 20,5% and 30,2%. The results of testing on all scales were statistically significantly better in individuals of group 1 compared with the result of group 2 (p <0,05). Conclusion. Elderly patients with polymorbid pathology and traumatic bone injuries require the development of pathogenetically based physical therapy programs taking into account and correcting the specifics of each disease, increases the overall effectiveness of rehabilitation and, consequently, quality of life

P1407Efficacy of radiofrequency ablation of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation in heart failure patients

EP Europace ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Seliutskii ◽  
N Savina ◽  
A Chapurnykh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Left Atrium ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Background radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is considered to be one of the most preferred treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib) in patients with heart failure (HF). Objective to study the effectiveness of AFib RFA in patients with HF, to compare the effectiveness of the procedure in patients with paroxysmal (PaAFib) and persistent (PeAFib) AFib. Materials and methods 65 patients with AF and HF with LVEF &lt; 50%, who underwent RFA were included in a prospective study. All patients underwent transthoracic echocardiography and quality of life assessment using the SF-36 questionnaire before RFA and after 12 months. AFib was recorded in 42 (65%) of patients, AFL in 23 (35%). Thirty (46%) patients had PaAfib (Group 1), and 35 (54%) PeAFib (Group 2). Results In 45 (69%) patients sinus rhythm (SR) was restored during RFA, in 15 (23%) SR was restored by electrical cardioversion. In 5 (8%) patients with PaAFib revealed SR at the time of RFA. Twelve month follow-up period revealed 49 (75%) patients who were free from AFib: 23 (77%) patients with PaAFib and 26 (74%) with PeAFib. After 12 month follow-up we revealed the improvement in LVEF (p &lt; 0.001 in both groups), decrease of anteroposterior size of left atrium (LA) (p &lt; 0.001 in both groups) and LA volume (p &lt; 0.001 in both groups), improvement in the mental (p = 0.008 in Group 1; p = 0.006 in Group 2) and physical component of health according to the SF-36 questionnaire (p = 0.036 in Group 1; p = 0.049 in Group 2). There were no significant differences between two groups of follow-up period. Conclusions AFib RFA significantly improves the course of heart failure and the quality of life of patients, leads to decrease of left atrium size and increase of LVEF. The effectiveness of RFA does not depend on the type of arrhythmia in  HF patients.

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