Purpose The aim of the present study was to assess both the credibility and strength of
evidence arising from systematic reviews with meta-analyses of observational studies on …

The role of body composition in patients with heart failure (HF) has been receiving much
attention in the last few years. Particularly, reduced lean mass (LM), the best surrogate for …

Eight years have passed since the publication of the only guideline on cardiac rehabilitation
(CR) in Japan,“Guidelines for rehabilitation in patients with cardiovascular disease (JCS …

See page 49 for disclosure information. List of abbreviations: ACT, activated clotting time;
aPTT, activated partial thromboplastin time; ACHD, adult congenital heart disease; ADHF …

The objective effects of early mobilization on physical function in patients after cardiac
surgery remain unknown. The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effects of early …

Background Grip strength has been identified as an important indicator of health status and
predictor of clinical outcomes. The gold standard for measuring grip strength is the JAMAR® …

Objective To investigate whether the addition of grip strength and/or self-reported walking
pace to established cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk scores improves their predictive …

Objective To establish the benefits of an early, tailored and low-cost exercise intervention in
older patients hospitalised for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods The study was a …

Frailty is a multisystemic process leading to reduction of physiological reserve and a
reduction in physical activity. Heart failure (HF) is recognised as a global cause of morbidity …

Background & aims The present analysis investigated the prevalence and the prognostic
implication of nutritional status in older adults hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome …