Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a group of disorders sharing atherosclerosis as a common pathological basis, primarily affecting the heart, brain, kidneys, and other peripheral arteries, leading to clinical syndromes characterized mainly by arterial ischemia. It has become the group of diseases with the highest morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. …
In the present study, investigators intend to establish a large database of cardiovascular patients. More specifically, investigators will create a database of approximately 12,000 cardiac catheterization and heart failure patients from Emory University Hospital, the Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Organized/Planned Community …
Prospective study. Starting from 2014 all newly appointed 1st year cadets in Naval Academies will be enrolled until the class of 2025. Physical examination, food frequency questionnaire, physical activity questionnaire, anxiety/depression questionnaire, medical history will be filled out at first interview. Specific blood tests will be performed. Every participant will …
The goal of this to determine the effect of tailored exergaming for inactive patients with heart failure to reduce their sedentary time, improve their daily physical activity, exercise capacity, decrease frailty and improve health-related quality of life. Participants will, on a background of standard guideline-directed medical therapy patients, be randomised …
In this study participants will be randomized to use a digital lifestyle tool over three years or to a control group without access to the tool. The investigators will prospectively follow the incidence of major cardiovascular events in patients who have previously suffered from a myocardial infarction in those using …
The purpose of this observational, multi-center prospective, post-market registry is to confirm real-world device safety and performance, to ensure the continued acceptability of identified risks, and detect emerging risks.
Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA) to prevent cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases, few adult Latinas meet PA guidelines. Given the central role of churches within the Latino community and their commitment to the well-being of their members, they are ideal settings for health promotion. Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) …
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart anomaly in the general population (1-2% of all individuals). In affected people, the aortic valve (the structure ensuring one way blood flow between the heart's left pumping chamber, the left ventricle and the main body artery, the aorta) consists of …
The Genetics and Vascular Health Check study (GENVASC) is a large study run in conjunction with Clinical Commissioning Groups and Primary Care practices across Leicester, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The purpose of GENVASC is to help determine whether gathering genetic information can improve the prediction of risk of Coronary Artery Disease …
Valvular Heart Disease, impacting 2.5% of the population, is predominantly observed in the elderly and is on the rise. The primary conditions within this category are Aortic Stenosis and Mitral Regurgitation. These conditions are linked to considerable morbidity and mortality, presenting a formidable challenge in optimizing treatment strategies. Pathophysiology of …
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