Tag: cardiac rehabilitation
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Post-PCI Elderly: Self-Efficacy Mediates Activity Knowledge
Overview Physical activity is a cornerstone of recovery for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Among the elderly, translating knowledge about exercise and psychological readiness into actual early physical activity can be challenging. A recent cross-sectional study sheds light on how physical activity self-efficacy serves as a key mediator between what patients know…
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Mediating Role of Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Elderly Post-PCI: Knowledge, Psychological Factors, and Early Activity
Background Physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone of cardiac rehabilitation, particularly for elderly patients recovering after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). While knowledge about heart-healthy behaviors and intrinsic psychological factors (such as motivation and beliefs) influence activity, researchers increasingly recognize that a patient’s confidence to perform PA—known as physical activity self-efficacy—may mediate these effects. A cross-sectional…
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Mediating the Link: Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Elderly Post-PCI Patients
Introduction Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity among the elderly. For patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), early engagement in physical activity (PA) is a key component of cardiac rehabilitation and long-term recovery. Recent research suggests that physical activity self-efficacy—an individual’s confidence in their ability to be physically active—may mediate the…
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A Framework for Digital Peer Support in Cardiovascular Disease Care
Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally, with substantial readmission rates after acute events. Secondary prevention strategies—lifestyle modification, risk factor reduction, medication adherence, and regular exercise—are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Cardiac rehabilitation has traditionally been delivered in-person, offering education, counseling, and peer interactions that can improve outcomes. Yet attendance…
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Framework for Digital Peer Support in Cardiovascular Disease: A Qualitative Study
Introduction: Why Peer Support Matters in Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s leading cause of death, with secondary prevention and cardiac rehabilitation playing pivotal roles in reducing readmissions and improving quality of life. While traditional in-person rehabilitation provides social and educational benefits, attendance can be inconsistent. Digital peer support—built on lived experiences of…
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Digital Peer Support for Cardiovascular Disease: A Framework
Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with secondary prevention playing a crucial role in reducing readmissions and improving quality of life. Traditional cardiac rehabilitation has emphasized in-person, group-based formats, but challenges such as low attendance persist. This qualitative study investigates how peer support—grounded in lived experience—can be delivered in both…
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Identical Twins Split by a Twin Rhythm: Surviving SCAD Heart Attacks Together
Two Hearts, One Twin Bond: A Shared Fight Against SCAD In Rathangan, Co. Kildare, identical twins Mairéad Lyons and Thérèse Walsh share more than DNA. They share a rare medical journey: both suffered spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in their 30s, within eight months of one another. Their story is a powerful reminder that women’s…
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Identical Twins Share a Twin-Time Heart Twist: Surviving SCAD Together
Two Hearts, One Twin Bond: A Shared SCAD Journey When identical twins Mairéad Lyons and Thérèse Walsh speak, you hear the closeness of a bond forged from birth. That bond extended into a shared medical emergency: both women experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in their 30s, within eight months of each other. It’s a…
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Walking Can Harm Too: Who Should Not Walk 10,000 Steps Daily and Why
Rethinking the 10,000-step mantra The idea of walking 10,000 steps per day has become a global fitness mantra, but its origins aren’t medical; it began as a marketing cue for a pedometer in Japan in the 1960s. While the number captures attention and encourages movement, it isn’t a universal prescription for health. In fact, research…