Publications by authors named "Kaoruko Komuro"
Eur J Prev Cardiol
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), and this study aimed to understand how modifiable risk factors relate to CVD based on diabetes status.
- The analysis involved over 4 million individuals, revealing that while obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia had a weaker association with CVD in those with diabetes, risky behaviors like poor diet, smoking, and inactivity had a stronger impact.
- The findings indicate that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is especially crucial for people with diabetes to reduce their risk of CVD, as lifestyle-related factors significantly increase their risk compared to those without diabetes.
Article Synopsis
- - A study using a Japanese nationwide database aimed to explore how unawareness of diabetes medication prescriptions affects the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in diabetic patients.
- - From an analysis of over 94,000 patients, it was found that 8.3% were unaware they were prescribed diabetes medications, and this lack of awareness correlated with a higher risk of developing CVD despite younger age and better glycemic control.
- - The findings highlight the need for improved education from healthcare providers to ensure patients are informed about their treatment, as unawareness of medication can lead to increased cardiovascular risks.
Korean Circ J
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Despite the proven benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) for heart patients, many struggle to participate due to factors like busy schedules, costs, and the challenges of accessing in-person care.
- To address these issues, remote CR is gaining traction, utilizing wearable devices and apps for telemonitoring, allowing patients to receive care from home.
- While remote CR has shown promise in improving exercise tolerance, its long-term effects on reducing cardiac events and mortality are still debated, highlighting the need for careful patient assessments and quality assurance in remote care services.
