Publications by authors named "Masamichi Mochizuki"
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between responsiveness to prehabilitation and postoperative recovery of physical function in cardiac surgery patients.
Methods: Ninety-three cardiac surgery patients (mean age: 76.4 years) were included in this retrospective cohort study.
Article Synopsis
- Young adults with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) experience significant health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) issues due to their condition and typical life stressors, such as career and relationship building.
- A case study of a 26-year-old man in a cardiac rehabilitation program showed improved exercise capacity and some HR-QOL improvements, but many emotional and social factors remained unchanged.
- The importance of addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects in young patients with DCM was emphasized, highlighting the need for comprehensive care that includes counseling and support during rehabilitation.
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine whether preoperative phase angle (PhA) measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis was associated with a hospital-acquired functional decline in older patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.
Methods: This was an observational study of prospectively collected data of 114 patients (>65 y of age) with cardiovascular disease who underwent elective cardiovascular surgery between September 2019 and August 2020. Patients were classified into tertiles based on PhA levels.