[Kinesiophobia in patients with cardiovascular disease].

Objective: Introduction: Kinesiophobia - a fear of physical activity - is a common and worsening rehabilitation outcomes phenomenon in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The aim: To assess the level of kinesiophobia in relation to heart's function evaluated using echocardiography and clinical parameters in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Patients And Methods: Material and methods:101 patients (28 women) aged 61,9±13,56 years and hospitalized for implantation or replacement of a pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator were included in the study.

[How to avoid cardiovascular consequences of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?].

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is caused by periodical upper airway occlusion during sleep resulting in snoring, episodes of apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness. OSAS is a risk factor for hypertension, arrhythmias, conduction disorders as well as stroke, coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Early polygraphy and polysomnography and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in patients with OSAS.