Essays about: "heart failure"

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1. 1. Adherence in patients with heart failure. Relationships to symptom burden and hospitalization frequency : A cross-sectional survey study

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)

   Author : Helen Moe; [2024]
   Keywords : Adherence; Cross sectional study; Heart failure; Hospitalization-frequency; Non-adherence; Symptom burden;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the degree of adherence and non-adherence to treatment regimen in the population with heart failure, as well as to explore relationships to symptom burden and hospitalization-frequency. Introduction: Heart failure – a chronic disease with a somber prognosis and high mortality, incidence and prevalence increasing world-wide. READ MORE

3. 2. Blood flow restriction training for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart failure; A scoping review

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

   Author : Ivar Ramström; Kevin Ulman; [2024]
   Keywords : Cardiac rehabilitation; Pulmonary rehabilitation; KAATSU; BFR; BFRT; Vascular occlusion; HF; COPD;

   Abstract : Background: Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) is an effective way of training that enables training with low external load while receiving similar effects to high load training. The lack of knowledge of BFRT for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart failure (HF) led to the making of this scoping review. READ MORE

4. 3. Taurinkoncentrationer hos hundar undersökta vid tre svenska djursjukhus

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Mimmi Westander; [2024]
   Keywords : dilaterad kardiomyopati; taurin; hjärtsvikt;

   Abstract : Dilaterad kardiomyopati (DCM) är den näst vanligaste förvärvade hjärtsjukdomen som drabbar hundar. Hjärtmuskelsjukdomen resulterar i en minskad systolisk funktion och hjärtförstoring, vilket med tiden ökar risken för hjärtsvikt och för tidig död för hundar som drabbas. READ MORE

5. 4. Adherence to Treatment Advice in Patients with Heart Failure : Connections to mental health, social and socioeconomic factors

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)

   Author : Moa Lassbo Lundquist; [2024]
   Keywords : Adherence; non-adherence; self-care; heart failure; multidisciplinary teams;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to examine adherence among patients with HF and its potential association with mental health, social support and socioeconomic status.  Introduction: For patients with heart failure, self-care is strongly advised, encompassing prescribed medication intake, fluid reduction and weight control to maintain stability. READ MORE

6. 5. Predicting heart failure emergency readmissions

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Paromita Sur; Alexander Stenberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Machine Learning; Patient readmission; Heart Failure; Electronic Health Records;

   Abstract : Recent progress in treatment interventions has resulted in increased survival rates and longevity for diagnosed heart failure patients. However, heart failure still remains one of the leading causes of rehospitalization worldwide, where emergency readmissions continue to be a common occurrence. READ MORE