Publications by authors named "Elena Lechea"
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- Recent studies indicate that simpler tests like walking speed (WS) and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test can help assess cardiac patients' health and predict risks like re-hospitalization and mortality, especially in older adults.
- In a study involving 38 patients with chronic coronary syndrome and STEMI from Romania, findings showed that older patients tended to have lower walking speeds and worse test results upon admission.
- Over the course of hospitalization, patients' walking speeds improved significantly, highlighting the importance of these tests in monitoring recovery and health outcomes in cardiac patients.*
Nowadays, obesity is a major worldwide health problem due to its serious consequences and toits increasing prevalence. Bariatric surgery has demonstrated a sustained weight loss and an efficient long-term control of the co-morbidities associated with obesity. The objective of our study was to compare cardiovascular risk factors before and after bariatric surgery.
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