Reduction in Fear of Physical Activity Among Older Persons With Coronary Artery Disease by Physical Therapist–Assisted Exercise: A Randomized Trial

High-Intensity Interval and Resistance Training Improve Health Outcomes in Older Adults With Coronary Disease.

Both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance exercises (R) are used in cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the combined effect of an HIIT + R exercise program in older adults with CAD is not well investigated. The study's purpose was to assess the changes in anthropometric parameters, physical activity, functional capacity, physiological parameters, and quality of life (QoL) in this population following a combined HIIT + R program.The study was a 2-group (n = 45 each) randomized controlled single-blinded trial.The study was done at a treatment clinic of a tertiary hospital. The mean age of participants was 69.23 ± 4.9 years. The HII…

Measuring physical activity with activity monitors in patients with heart failure: from literature to practice. A position paper from the Committee on Exercise Physiology and Training of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology

The aims of this paper were to provide an overview of available activity monitors used in research in patients with heart failure and to identify the key criteria in the selection of the most appropriate activity monitor for collecting, reporting, and analysing physical activity in heart failure research. This study was conducted in three parts. First, the literature was systematically reviewed to identify physical activity concepts and activity monitors used in heart failure research. Second, an additional scoping literature search for validation of these activity monitors was conducted. Third, the most appropriate criteria in the selection of activity monitors were identified. Nine activi…

Abstract 16304: Readiness for Physical Activity in Patients With Heart Failure

Introduction: Little attention has been given to assessing the physical readiness and psychological readiness (motivation & self-efficacy) in patients with heart failure (HF). The aim of this study is to explore the readiness for PA (physical and psychological) in patients with HF and factors related. Method: A cross-sectional study with 163 patients included (mean age 66±16, 50% female, 63% NYHA I, 37% NYHA II) assessing background and clinical data, physical activity (IPAQ-s), depression and anxiety (HADs), quality of life (SF36). Readiness for PA was assessed with physical readiness based on the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and psychological readiness was measured with the Exe…

Depression mediates physical activity readiness and physical activity in patients with heart failure.

Aims Although physical activity (PA) and exercise are essential for patients with heart failure (HF), adherence to the recommended guidelines is low. Not much is known about the mediating effect of HF patients mental state with their readiness for PA and reported activity levels. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediatory effect of depression on PA readiness (physical limitation and psychological readiness) and self-reported PA in patients with HF. Methods and results In this cross-sectional study, 163 New York Heart Association Class I and II HF patients, during their clinic visit, reported on their physical limitation (PAR-Q) and psychological readiness [self-efficacy (ESES…