The Effect of Eight Weeks of Massage on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and C-Reactive Protein in Women With Hypertension

Background and Aim: Hypertension is a common disease and universal that can cause cardiovascular disease and kidney damage. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an eight-weeks massage on blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart rate and C-reactive protein in women with hypertension. Methods & Materials: In this quasi-experimental study, 44 volunteer women with Mean±SD age of 42.12±5.31years were selected from women referred to Arak Oil Company specialized polyclinic with hypertension. Four women excluded from the study for some reason, and the rest were divided into experimental and control groups. In massage group massage was done for three sessions per week, 45-60 minutes in each session, on the back and upper limbs for eight weeks. Data analysis was conducted using dependent and independent t-test by SPSS V. 25 statistical software at the significant level of (P≤0.05). Ethical Considerations: This study (Code: 92-160-26) was approved in Research Ethics Committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences. Results: The results showed that eight weeks of massage reduced blood pressure (P=0.001), the heart rate (P=0.001), and C-reactive protein (P=0.001) in women with hypertension compared to the control group (P=0.62). Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that massage for eight weeks is an efficient and appropriate method to improve systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and C-reactive protein in patients with hypertension.

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Multicap to improve adherence after acute coronary syndromes: results of a randomized controlled clinical trial

Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease ◽

10.1177/1753944720912071 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. 175394472091207

Author(s):

Javier Mariani ◽

Andrés Rosende ◽

Maximiliano De Abreu ◽

Gabriel Gonzalez Villa Monte ◽

Heraldo D’Imperio ◽

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Keyword(s):

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Platelet Aggregation ◽

Fixed Dose ◽

Control Group ◽

Controlled Clinical Trial ◽

Adherence To Treatment ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Reactive Protein

Background: Adherence to treatment after a myocardial infarction (MI) is poor, even in the early postinfarction period. Combining evidence-based drugs into a multicap could improve adherence in this population. No previous randomized trial assessing fixed-dose combination therapy has included patients early after a MI. We aimed to assess if a multicap containing four secondary prevention drugs increases adherence to treatment at 6 months after MI hospitalization. The study was designed as a randomized, parallel, open-label, controlled trial. Methods: Patients were randomized within 7 days of a MI to either multicap or control group. The multicap group received a capsule containing aspirin, atenolol, ramipril, and simvastatin. The control group received each drug in separate pills. The primary outcome was adherence at 6 months. We also measured blood pressure, heart rate, serum cholesterol levels, C-reactive protein, and platelet aggregation. Results: The study was stopped prematurely when 100 patients were included for futility. At 6 months, 92 (95.8%) patients were adherent to medical treatment: 98.0% in the multicap group and 93.5% in the control group [relative risk (RR) 1.05; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.96–1.14; p = 0.347]. There were no differences between groups in systolic blood pressure ( p = 0.662), diastolic blood pressure ( p = 0.784), heart rate ( p = 0.533), total cholesterol ( p = 0.760), LDL-c ( p = 0.979), C-reactive protein ( p = 0.399), or in the proportion of patients with adequate platelet aggregation inhibition ( p = 0.600). Conclusions: The study did not find any improvement in the adherence at 6 months after a MI with a multicap-based strategy (Multicap for Increase Adherence After Acute Myocardial Infarction; [ ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02271178]).

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Studying the Role of C-Reactive Protein in Patients with Sleeve Gastrectomy in Baghdad

Journal of Techniques ◽

10.51173/jt.v3i1.282 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 55-60

Author(s):

Mohammed Abbas Fadil ◽

Raya Ezat Maroof ◽

Moayed Abbas Fadil

Keyword(s):

Sleeve Gastrectomy ◽

Healthy Person ◽

Control Group ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Serum Samples ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Medical City ◽

Healthy Control ◽

And Control

Obesity and severe obesity are increasing serious health problems with an epidemic percentage in most countries. In Sleeve gastrectomy, a part of the stomach structure is removed, limiting its capacity by about two to three. A total of thirty blood samples were collected from patients with obesity and the result was compared with healthy person throughout the time from November 2019 to September 2020. Before sleeve gastrectomy and after more than 6 months of sleeve surgery, the sample was collected from the Medical City/Baghdad Teaching Hospital, the withdrawal was again taken at home to have pre and post sleeve gastrectomy, Patient age ranged between [20-46] years for obese patients and healthy control. Then the serum samples were obtained from patients and control group to screen for C-reactive protein by agglutination method. The result of the present study found that the positivity of CRP in pre-operation is higher than that of post-operative with high significance [P<0.005].

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THE IMPACT OF COMBINATION OF BREASTFEEDING AND EFFLEURAGE MASSAGE IN REDUCING PAIN RESPONSE IN INFANTS INDUCED BY BLOOD SAMPLING IN C-REACTIVE PROTEIN TEST: AN OBSERVATIONAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Belitung Nursing Journal ◽

10.33546/bnj.353 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 242-248

Author(s):

Alfi Maziyah ◽

Diyah Fatmasari ◽

Desak Made Wenten Parwati ◽

Rr. Sri Endang Pujiastuti

Keyword(s):

Intervention Group ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Blood Sampling ◽

Control Group ◽

Pain Response ◽

Sectional Study ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Massage Group

Background: C-reactive protein test is one of clinical assessments to minimize risks of infection in infants. However, its procedure may cause pain. Pain in the infant may result in negative metabolic behavior, physiology and metabolic response. Objective: This study was to describe the infant's pain response by administering a combination of breastfeeding and an effleurage massage on the blood sampling procedure of C-reactive protein examination. Methods: This was a descriptive observational cross-sectional study. There were 30 infants selected using consecutive sampling technique, which 15 samples assigned in an intervention group (combination of breastfeeding and effleurage massage) and a control group. Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) instrument was used to measure pain. Univariate analysis was performed with the aim to describe data in mean and median.Results: The average of pain response at 1-minute observation in the combination of breastfeeding and effleurage massage group was 7.47 ± 1.356, and the average of pain response in the control group was 10.80 ± 1.897. The average pain at 5-minutes in the intervention group was 3.53 ± 1.922 and control group was 6.00 ± 1.852. Conclusions: Pain responses in the combination of breastfeeding and effleurage massage group were lower than the pain response in the control group.

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C – reactive protein in saliva of non-smoking patients with periodontitis (a pilot study)

Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.17532/jhsci.2021.1327 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zerina Hadžić ◽

Ivan Puhar

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Test Group ◽

Periodontal Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Inflammatory Biomarker ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Before And After ◽

Oral Hygiene Instructions ◽

And Control

Introduction: C-reactive Protein (CRP) as an inflammatory biomarker can be easily determined in saliva, but the values of salivary CRP in periodontitis are not well-studied. The aim of this study was to analyze and determine the values of salivary CRP in non-smokers with periodontitis stage 3 or 4 before and after supragingival and subgingival full-mouth periodontal therapy.Methods: Standard periodontal parameters and saliva samples were collected in 12 non-smoking patients. Patients in the test group (n = 6) underwent supragingival and subgingival full-mouth periodontal therapy, and the control group (n = 6) received only supragingival full-mouth therapy. Both groups received the same oral hygiene instructions in addition to therapy. After 3 months, re-registration of periodontal parameters and re-sampling of saliva for analysis of salivary CRP were done for both groups.Results: Statistical analysis revealed large differences in the values of clinical periodontal parameters and CRP levels in the test group after therapy. Values of salivary CRP in the test and control groups were lower 3 months the therapy; however, the results were not statistically significant. The correlation of clinical periodontal parameters and salivary CRP varied in both groups.Conclusion: Our pilot study reveals decreased concentrations of salivary C-reactive protein in non-smoking patients following non-surgical periodontal therapy. Further studies are needed to prove the reliability of salivary CRP as a biomarker for periodontitis.

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Effectiveness of different ways of presenting neuroanatomy illustration in powerpoint slides on nursing student’s short -term learning memory

Bhutan Health Journal ◽

10.47811/bhj.113 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 5-9

Author(s):

Gyem Dorji ◽

Kanokwan Wetasin ◽

Kuenzang Chhezom ◽

Nargis Sultana ◽

Minjur Dorji

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Control Group ◽

Original Structure ◽

First Year ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Subject ◽

And Control ◽

Difficult Subject

Introduction: Neuroanatomy is considered as difficult subject as it consists mostly of complicated microscopic structures. However, understanding of the subject structure is very important for nursing students to know its functions and dysfunctions for enhancing nursing practices. To date, teaching neuroanatomy relies heavily on illustrations and the most common way is by using PowerPoint slides, but teachers are often faced with dilemma on how to use illustrations effectively. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of different ways of presenting neuroanatomy illustrations in PowerPoint slides on nursing students’ short[1]term learning memory. Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan between June 2020 and November 2020 by comparing an Experimental (n= 70) and a Control group (n= 69) of first year nursing students for their ability to answer questions based on those seven-way slides. Independent sample t-test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Significant difference was found at 95% CI between the performance of the Experimental and Control groups regarding Way 1 (Sequencing of labels) and Way 6 (Magnifying from the original structure) of presentation (tWay 1(135.99) = 2.695, p= .008, d = .458, 95% CI = [0.059, .385]; tWay 6(135.61) = 2.351, p= .020, d = .399, 95% CI = .031, .355], respectively). Conclusions: The use of different ways like sequencing the labels and magnifying from the original structure of presenting illustration in PowerPoint slides are found to be helpful in increasing short[1]term memory in students.

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Meta-analysis of trimetazidine treatment for cardiomyopathy

Bioscience Reports ◽

10.1042/bsr20171583 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Qian Fan ◽

Zhaozhuo Niu ◽

Liqing Ma

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Systolic Blood Pressure ◽

Publication Bias ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Left Ventricular Ejection ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Control Group ◽

Ventricular Ejection Fraction ◽

And Control

To explore the effect of trimetazidine (TMZ) in cardiomyopathy treatment. Literatures, related with TMZ treatment for cardiomyopathy, were retrieved between 1990 and February 2018 in the Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane Library systems. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing [resting heart rate (RHR), peak heart rate (PHR), peak systolic blood pressure (PSBP), and resting systolic blood pressure (RSBP)] and echocardiographic results [left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV), left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), systolic wall thickening score index (SWTSI), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD), and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD)] were merged to detect the publication bias. Total 898 patients with cardiomyopathy were divided into two groups: TMZ-treated group (n=456) and control group (n=442). There was no difference in the improvement of cardiomyopathy between the TMZ and control group. No publication bias was shown for PHR (t= 0.9791, P=0.5067). There were significant differences in LVEF, LVESV, SWTSI, LVESD, and LVEDD between the TMZ group and the control group. TMZ-treatment significantly increased the level of LVEF (95% confidence interval (CI): 5.46–7.84, P<0.001), and reduced the level of LVESV (95% CI: −18.73 to −7.77, P<0.001), SWTSI (95% CI: −0.47 to −0.15, Z = −3.85, P=0.001), LVESD (95% CI: −1.09 to −0.08, P<0.001), and LVEDD (95% CI: −0.55 to −0.26, P=0.023). There was no publication bias except for LVEDV (t = 2.5456, P=0.0438). TMZ is effective for cardiomyopathy treatment and worth to popularize in clinic.

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Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Slow Deep Breathing on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate on Hypertensive Clients

KnE Life Sciences ◽

10.18502/kls.v4i13.5281 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Arlien J. Manoppo ◽

Elisa Anderson

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Significant Influence ◽

Muscle Relaxation ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽

Control Group ◽

Deep Breathing ◽

Statistical Regression ◽

Quasi Experimental

Background: Conclusions/Importance.Indicators of hypertension can be seen through the blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR). Several attempts continue to be made to control BP and HR, such as progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and slow deep breathing(SDB). Objectives:The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of PMR and SDB to control BP and HR on the hypertension clients. Methods: The research utilized a quasi-experimental design with pre-post test nonequivalent control group. Sample of 91 respondents were selected during May-July 2016 through convenience sampling techniques. The researcher used parametric statistical regression multiple linear regression to analyze the effect of PMR, SDB, and combination of PMR and SDB on BP and HR. Results: In the intervention group, PMR, SDB, and combined PMR-SDB are given twice a day for four days. The results showed the inﬂuence of PMR,SDB,combinedPMR-SDBtechniquestoBPandHR(p<0.05).PMRandcombined techniques (PMR-SDB) simultaneously and partially have a signiﬁcant inﬂuence on BP and HR (p<0.05). SDB simultaneously only have a signiﬁcant inﬂuence on diastolic BP and HR (p<0.05), but partially have a signiﬁcant inﬂuence on BP and HR (p<0.05). Conclusions: The research concluded that there is signiﬁcant inﬂuence of PMR, SDB, and combined PMR and SDB on BP and HR. PMR and SDB programs need to be developed as independent nursing interventions on the nursing care of patients with hypertension.

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Pengaruh JASE-PIRELAK (Jalan Sehat Dan Teknik Relaksasi Nafas Dalam) terhadap Tekanan Darah dan Ankle Brachial Index pada Lansia dengan Hipertensi

Indonesian Journal of Community Health Nursing ◽

10.20473/ijchn.v5i1.13704 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 11

Author(s):

Pahlevi Betsytifani ◽

Joni Haryanto ◽

Ika Nur Pratiwi

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Ankle Brachial Index ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Future Research ◽

Control Group ◽

Decrease Blood Pressure ◽

Coronary Diseases ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Independent Variable ◽

And Control

Introduction: Hypertension was one of degenerative diseases commonly in elderly. Hypertension is a problem in elderly because could be a risk factor for stroke, heart failure, and coronary diseases. Athelosclerosis is one of coronary diseases caused by hypertension. The combination between walking and deep breathing technique effectively to decrease blood pressure levels and increase ankle brachial index.Method: This research used quasi experimental design. Respondent in this research is 62 people (31 people intervention group and 31 control group). Respondent selected by purposive sampling. The independent variable was JASE-PIRELAK and the dependent variable was blood pressure and ankle-brachial index. The instrument was an observational sheet. Data analysis used Independent T-test and Mann-Whitney Test.Results: The results showed that there was influence JASE-PIRELAK to decrease systolic blood pressure in the intervention group (p=0,000). In otherwise no influence in control group (p=0,850). As influence as to increase ankle-brachial index in intervention group (p=0,000) and control group (p=0,014).Discussion: It can be concluded that in JASE-PIRELAK had a influence to decrease blood pressure and increase ankle-brachial index in elderly hypertension. The future research are expected to do with many more samples and increase the time of the research, and capable control the consumption of sodium for optimal result.

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EFFECTIVENESS OF INTRA OPERATIVE HAND HOLDING ON ANXIETY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING CATARACT SURGERY

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1703760 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 04 (02) ◽

pp. 027-033

Author(s):

Anuja B. S. ◽

Elsa Sanatombi Devi ◽

Leena Sequira ◽

Lavanya Rao ◽

Vijaya Pai H.

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Cataract Surgery ◽

Physiological Parameters ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Purposive Sample ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract: Introduction: Patients who are undergoing cataract surgery under local anaesthesia may be more stressed than those having general anaesthesia as they are awake during the surgical procedure. Therefore, psychological comfort in the preoperative phase and compliance during operation are very important for postoperative prognosis. This study explored the pre operative anxiety level of patients undergoing cataract surgery and the effectiveness of intra operative hand holding on anxiety and its related physiological parameters. Methods: A quasi experimental pre-test post-test control group design was used to collect data from a purposive sample of 54 patients who were underwent cataract surgery at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. Results: Most of the patients in the experimental group perceived intra operative hand holding as a measure to reduce their anxiety even though there was no significant statistical difference in the immediate post operative anxiety score between the groups. It was also found that hand holding was effective in reducing blood pressure and heart rate except the respiratory rate of patients undergoing cataract surgery. Conclusion: The following conclusions were drawn on the basis of the findings of the present study that is, Intra operative hand holding was effective in reducing the physiological parameters such as heart rate, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Also most of the patients perceived intra operative hand holding as beneficial in relieving anxiety.

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Effect of massage stimulation on weight gain in full term infants

Paediatrica Indonesiana ◽

10.14238/pi51.4.2011.202-6 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 51 (4) ◽

pp. 202

Author(s):

Nyoman Nursari Dewi ◽

Soetjiningsih Soetjiningsih ◽

Endy Paryanto Prawirohartono

Keyword(s):

Weight Gain ◽

Full Term ◽

The Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Infant Massage ◽

Term Infants ◽

Massage Group ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Infant Weight Gain ◽

And Control

Background Massage is a tactile/kinesthetic stimulation with biochemical and physiological effects on the body. Newborn infant massage stimulation given by mothers may promote maternal-infant bonding and attachment, enhance infant weight gain and stimulate the production of breast milk. There have been few studies on the effect of massage stimulation on weight gain in full term infants, and this topic remains controversial.Objective To examine the effect of massage stimulation on weight gain in full term infants.Methods This quasi-experimental study was held in Sanglah Hospital and Bunda Setia Maternity Clinic. Massage stimulation was performed by mothers once daily for a four week period. Massage stimulation was given to 30 full term infants and their weight gain was compared to 31 control infants who did not receive massages.Results There were no differences in subject characteristics between the massage and control groups. Median weight gain in the massage group was 1230 grams, while that in the control group was 830 grams (P=0.028).Conclusion Weight gain in full term infants in the massage group was significantly greater than that in the control group after 4 weeks.

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