Abstract Background Patients with Heart Failure (HF) show impaired functional capacities
which have been related to their prognosis. Moreover, physical functional performance in …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT) on depression, quality of life, hospitalisations and mortality in …

Objectives: Our objective was to evaluate in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled
study possible modifications in NT-pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and C-reactive …

Background Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is effective in reducing clinical events
in patients with heart failure and prolonged QRS interval. Studies using surrogate measures …

Background Frailty is an independent predictor of mortality across many conditions.
Reported rates of frailty in heart failure range from 15% to 74%. There are several …

Heart failure (HF) is a debilitating chronic disease and is expected to increase in upcoming
years due to demographic changes. Nurses in all settings have an essential role in …

Aims Heart failure (HF) results in characteristic signs and symptoms including oedema and
breathing difficulties. Heart failure is particularly suited to telemonitoring, because patients' …

BACKGROUND: Anemia is now recognized as being a common finding in CHF and is
associated with increased mortality and morbidity. However, it is uncertain whether the …

Background: Physical and psychological self care coping styles affect the quality of life
among patients with heart failure. Understanding coping styles and related factors is …

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing in older patients faster than that of any
other arrhythmia. AF is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Data on AF in …