Publications by authors named "Katharina Hildebrandt"

Background: Growing evidence indicates that ambient air pollution is associated with exacerbation of chronic diseases like chronic pulmonary disease. A prospective panel study was conducted to investigate short-term changes of blood markers of inflammation and coagulation in response to daily changes in air pollution in Erfurt, Germany. 12 clinical visits were scheduled and blood parameters were measured in 38 male patients with chronic pulmonary disease during winter 2001/2002.

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Background: Prescription of endurance training and documentation of its efficacy in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) is usually done with reference to maximal ergometric measurements which are subject to form on the day changes and motivational influences. However, the use of submaximal parameters might represent an alternative approach.

Methods: This was tested in 54 patients with CHF (57 +/- 10 years, NYHA II: n = 40; NYHA III: n = 14) who were randomized into training (T; n = 26) or control group (CO; n = 28).

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