Relationship of Psychological well-being with Depression and Anxiety among Heart Patients

The study was designed to investigate the relationship of psychological well-being with depression and anxiety among heart patients.1 For this purpose, a sample of 200 patients was taken, including 100 men and 100 women, educated uneducated, employed and unemployed volunteers. The sample was taken from Nishtar Hospital, Combined military hospital and other private hospitals in Multan. The age range from 25 to 60 (mean age 43.085).2,3 Objective: To observe the effect of demographic variables (age, education, gender and source of finance) on psychological well-being and depression, anxiety in heart patients. Methods: 1. Low psychological well-being would be positively correlated with depression and anxiety. 2. Older age (above 50) heart patients would have low sense of psychological well-being as compared to younger age (above 35) heart patients. Results: Different statistical procedures were used to determine the relationship of psychological well-being with depression and anxiety among heart patients. Correlation was computed to see the relationship among variables. It was found that there is negative correlation between psychological well-being with depression and anxiety. Since the p-value in less than α (p-value < 0.01), so we reject null hypothesis Ho, and conclude that low psychological well-being is positively correlated with depression and anxiety. Conclusion: This study also finds out important findings on the role of stresses, feeling of worthlessness in depression and anxiety disorder. It is concluded that psychological well-being, depression and anxiety are not significant correlated with each other. Source of income or job and sex of the heart patients have significant effect on psychological well being. However there is no significant difference between men and women regarding the rate of depression and anxiety. Keywords: P-Value, Correlation, Null Hypothesis , Depression

A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SIMULATION TRAINING ON KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE OF CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) AMONG FIRE& SAFETY STUDENTS IN A SELECTED INSTITUTION AT MANGALORE

Heart disease is the world's largest killer disease claiming 17.5 million lives every year. An Indian dies of heart problem in every 29 seconds. As many as 20,000 new heart patients develop every day in India, six cores Indians suffer from heart disease and 30% more are at high risk by 2020. This study undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation training on knowledge & practice of cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among re and safety students in a selected institution at Mangalore. The Objectives of the study were To assess the knowledge and practice of re & Safety students regarding CPR., Evaluate the effectiveness of simulation training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation among re and safety students. Compare the post test knowledge with practice on CPR and To nd the association between pre-test knowledge and practice score on CPR with selected demographic variables .A quantitative approach one group pre-test post –test was adopted to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation teaching module Knowledge of participants on CPR was assessed by using structured knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist was administered to assess the practical knowledge level. The study concluded that the simulation training on CPR was very effective to improve knowledge and practice of cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among re and safety students.

Echocardiographic and Doppler Aspects of Chronic Pulmonary Heart. About 11 cases

Pulmonary chronic heart (CPC) is an enlargement associated or not with dilation of the right ventricle. Objective: To recall the echocardiographic-Doppler aspects essential for the screening of pulmonary chronic heart. Patients and method: Retrospective study carried out between January 2009 and April 2019 interesting the cases of pulmonary chronic heart. Results: out of 124 cases of pulmonary chronic heart, 11 cases were included. These were four men and 7 women with a mean age of 63 ± 19 years (range: 20-84 years). The radiological and electrical semiology of pulmonary chronic heart was found, lacking specificity and sensitivity. Dilation of the right heart chambers, dyskinesia of the interventricular septum and hypertrophy of the free wall of the right ventricle ˃ 5 mm were observed. The mean maximum velocity of tricuspid insufficiency on continuous Doppler was 4.6 ± 1.32 ms / s (Extremes: 3.59-7.58 m / s) and the mean dilation of the inferior vena cava was 23.2 ± 3.9mm (Extreme: 21.2-27mm). Conclusion: CPC is uncommon and predominant in women. The EKG and chest X-ray are first-line exams without sensitivity or specificity. Screening for CPC is based on echocardiographic-Doppler criteria. The right cardiac catheterization remains the key examination.

To the study of the working capacity of compensated cardiac patients

When fulfilling the task assigned to our clinic the study of the work capacity of compensated heart patients my goal was to study some biochemical processes in the body under various loads, which could not only illuminate theoretically, but also practically help to understand the shifts occurring in the body during labor processes ...

The Importance of Religiosity / Spirituality in the Prognosis of Heart Patients: An Approach to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Introduction: Religious and spiritual beliefs have long been held to deal with difficult situations. Studies have shown that psychiatric disorders in the short and long term can be reduced by the practice of religiosity and spirituality (R/S). R/S can influence cardiovascular and pro-inflammatory markers, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Studies have shown an 18-25% reduction in mortality rates with R/S practices. Objective: This chapter sought to bring together the main results published on the influence of religiosity and spirituality on the cardiac health of patients at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Development: R/S practices may be associated with clinical outcomes with less progression of CVD, being a protective predictor. However, R/S is in most medical services neglected in cardiac rehabilitation programs. The results showed that increases in religiosity were associated with increases in weight and QoL in patients who underwent cardiac procedures. The findings suggested that higher levels of R/S might be related to improved QoL among patients with CVD. Conclusion: The studies covered in this chapter revealed that religiosity and spirituality can act positively on several fronts in the COVID-19 pandemic, influencing the mental and physical health of patients with heart and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to helping to develop preventive and therapeutic measures. Health professionals and managers must be able to address these beliefs, seeking to understand them in each of their patients, offering comprehensive care.