mHealth solutions optimize cardiovascular risk factor control in coronary artery disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of mobile app AfterAMI on quality of life in patients after myocardial infarction. 100 participants were randomized (1:1 ratio) into groups: (1) with a rehabilitation program and access to afterAMI or (2) standard rehabilitation alone (control group, CG).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a complex program aimed at better control of cardiovascular risk factors. It can be supported by mobile applications. Despite promising results from previous studies on telemedicine tools, there is a paucity of evidence when it comes to prospective randomized trials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Standard 12‑lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is a basic element of routine everyday clinical practice. Traditional cardiac monitoring devices are associated with considerable limitations. Adhesive patches, novel digital solutions, may become a useful diagnostic tool for several cardiovascular diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Treatment of acute myocardial infarction has been the subject of studies over the past years. However, the initial months after myocardial infarction are crucial from the perspective of the patient's prognosis. It is extremely important to take care of all cardiovascular risk factors and undergo a full rehabilitation program.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: Mobile, portable ECG-recorders allow the assessment of heart rhythm in out-of-hospital conditions and may prove useful for monitoring patients with cardiovascular diseases. However, the effectiveness of these portable devices has not been tested in everyday practice.
Methods And Results: A group of 98 consecutive cardiology patients [62 males (63%), mean age 69 ± 12.