Thomas et al11, 19-22 have proposed a holistic model of cardiovascular health in which
biological, psychological, and social realms interact within each person and are integrated …

Despite improvements in heart failure therapies, hospitalization readmission rates remain
high. Nationally, increasing attention has been directed toward reducing readmission rates …

BACKGROUND: A relationship between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and poor
treatment adherence has been suspected but not confirmed. We hypothesized that …

Background Dyspnea is a hallmark symptom of heart failure (HF), associated with impaired
functional capacity and quality of life. The experience of dyspnea is multifactorial and may …

Background: Chronic insomnia is common among patients with heart failure (HF) and may
contribute to fatigue and poor function. However, to date there have been no randomized …

OBJECTIVE: We sought to conduct a systematic review to evaluate the effects of
interventions on depression in adults with heart failure (HF). METHODS: Published, peer …

ABSTRACT Objective/Background Both heart failure (HF) and insomnia are associated with
high symptom burden that may be manifested in clustered symptoms. To date, studies of …

Background Sleep disturbance is common among patients with heart failure (HF) who also
experience symptom burden and poor functional performance. Objective We evaluated the …

ABSTRACT Objective/Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
improves insomnia and fatigue among chronic heart failure (HF) patients, but the extent to …

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent, life-complicating illness associated with
psychological distress. Interventions to manage the psychological challenges of living with …