William H. Marshall V^1,2,*, Lydia K. Wright²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.4, pp. 419-433, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.056608 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Heart failure (HF) is common in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and there are limited medical therapies. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are a proven medical therapy in patients with acquired HF, though data are limited in patients with CHD. The aim of this review is to summarize the current evidence for use of SGLT2i in patients with CHD and identify future directions for study. In available publications, SGLT2i in patients with CHD seem to be well tolerated, with similar side effect profile to patients with acquired HF. Improvement in functional capacity and natriuretic More >

Hiroki Nagamine¹, Masaru Miura^1,*, Jun Maeda¹, Takumi Nishiki¹, Maasa Sato², Fumie Takechi³, Shigeru Tateno⁴, Tomoko Ishizu⁵, Yumi Shiina⁶, Ken Kato⁷, Hiroshi Ono⁸, Hiroyuki Yamagishi⁹, Koichiro Niwa⁶

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.4, pp. 351-362, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.051837 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Background: Aortic root dilatation occurs in adults with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) after surgical repair, but the longitudinal changes are unclear. The main research aim is to determine the annual dilatation rate of aorta in adults with repaired TOF. Methods: The present, multicentric, prospective cohort study assessed the rate of aortic diameter change in adults aged 20 years or older with TOF, including pulmonary artery atresia, who underwent surgical repair. Clinical data, focusing on echocardiograms, were collected at three-year intervals from seven hospitals. Results: In total, 104 patients (58 males; median age: 29 years) were enrolled.… More > Graphic Abstract

Huimin Zheng, Minghui Wang^*, Miao Ye

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 169-179, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.052703 - 12 September 2024

Abstract Background: Although fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most important factor affecting the life quality of young breast cancer patients, and it may be affected by the patient’s personality, marital relationship and communication, there is a lack of research on the relationship between adult attachment, self-disclosure and FCR in patients. This study investigated the current situation of FCR in young breast cancer patients, its correlation with adult attachment and self-disclosure and its influencing factors, in order to predict the impact of adult attachment and self-disclosure of patients to spouse on FCR. Methods: A survey… More >

Saffari Mohsen^1,2,#, Yi-Ching Lin^3,#, Po-Ching Huang⁴, Yu-Ting Huang⁵, Ru-Yi Huang^6,7, Chi Hsien Huang^8,9,*, Jung-Sheng Chen¹⁰, Wai Chuen Poon¹¹, Mark D. Griffiths¹², Chung-Ying Lin^5,13,14,15,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 633-641, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053432 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Physical inactivity is a major public health problem worldwide that results in physical and mental health problems. One major issue for physical inactivity is weight stigma (WS), especially perceived WS, which could lead to a tendency to avoid physical activity (PA). To better understand the association between perceived WS and PA, knowledge of the likely mediators in this association such as weight bias internalization (WBI) and psychological distress were investigated in the present study. Methods: Using a two-wave longitudinal study and convenient sampling, 388 Taiwanese participants (55% females; mean age = 29.7 years [SD… More >

Xingbin Du^1,2, Jianda Kong^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.5, pp. 345-350, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.049764 - 30 May 2024

Abstract As the global elderly population increases, depression within this group has become a significant public health concern. Although exercise has been recognized for its potential to improve depression in the elderly, the benefits, risks, and implementation strategies remain contentious. This review attempts to examine the impact of exercise on depression in older adults, including potential benefits, risks, and suggestions for application. Our analysis highlights the benefits of aerobic and resistance training, which can significantly alleviate depressive symptoms and enhance overall quality of life. Despite these benefits, the review acknowledges the complexity of the exercise-depression interaction More >

Yanjie Zhang^1,2, Jin Kuang³, Xun Luo^1,2, Mengxian Zhao⁴, Xiaolei Liu^5,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.5, pp. 399-406, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.048925 - 30 May 2024

Abstract Background: Emerging adulthood is a pivotal life stage, presenting significant psychological and social changes, such as decreased sociability, depression, and other mental health problems. Previous studies have associated these changes with an unhealthy lifestyle. The 24-h movement guidelines for healthy lifestyles have been developed to promote appropriate health behaviors and improve individual wellness. However, the relationship between adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines and different characteristics of Chinese emerging adults is yet to be explored. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines and four characteristics (self-exploration, instability, possibilities,… More >

Brianna Cerrito^1,*, Jamie Xiao¹, Amie DiTomasso¹, Amanda Fialk¹, Jocelyn Bolin²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.4, pp. 317-323, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.047876 - 04 May 2024

Abstract The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the internal consistency and construct validity of a self-report checklist measuring clinical mental health recovery across six key domains: family and relationships, occupation and school, physical health, mental health, spirituality, and social support systems. The Mental Health Recovery Checklist (MHRC) was developed at The Dorm, an intensive outpatient mental health treatment program for young adults in New York, NY, and Washington DC that services individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years old. The present study is cross-sectional, as data were pulled from clients’ records… More >

Fu Guan^1,*, Matthias Gass², Florian Berger², Heiko Schneider¹, Firat Duru^1,3, Thomas Wolber^1,3,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 85-92, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.047266 - 20 March 2024

Abstract Aims: Although the application of ultrasound-guided vascular puncture and Z-stitch hemostasis to manage femoral access has been widely utilized, there is limited data on this combined application in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients undergoing electrophysiological (EP) procedures. We sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided puncture and postprocedural Z-stitch hemostasis for ACHD patients undergoing EP procedures. Methods and Results: The population of ACHD patients undergoing transfemoral EP procedures at the University of Zurich Heart Center between January 2019 and December 2022 was observed and analyzed. During the study period, femoral access (left/right, arterial/venous)… More >

Albert Osom¹, Krysta S. Barton², Katie Sexton^3,4, Lyndia Brumback¹, Joyce P. Yi-Frazier⁴, Abby R. Rosenberg^5,6, Ruth Engelberg⁷, Jill M. Steiner^8,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 33-48, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.046656 - 20 March 2024

Abstract Social determinants of health (SDOH) affect quality of life. We investigated SDOH impacts on self-perceived resilience among people with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Secondary analysis of data from two complementary studies: a survey study conducted May 2021–June 2022 and a qualitative study conducted June 2020–August 2021. Resilience was assessed through CD-RISC10 score (range 0–40, higher scores reflect greater self-perceived resilience) and interview responses. Sociodemographic and SDOH (education, employment, living situation, monetary stability, financial dependency, area deprivation index) data were collected by healthcare record review and self-report. We used linear regression with robust standard errors… More > Graphic Abstract

Michael A. Rebolledo^1,*, Jane S. Yao², Jason N. Johnson¹, Umar S. Boston³, Benjamin R. Waller III¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 65-68, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.046638 - 20 March 2024

Abstract We describe a 63-year-old male who appears to have undergone an early form of the arterial switch operation for D-transposition of the great arteries performed in the mid-1960s. We review the clinical and imaging data that support our conclusion. He had a diagnostic cardiac catheterization which demonstrated severe pulmonary hypertension responsive to epoprostenol and oxygen. Our case may represent one example of the experimental surgical work done prior to Dr. Adibe Jatene’s description of the first successful arterial switch performed in 1975. More >