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Knee extension with Resistance Band Hip abduction: sit in a chair or supine position, depending on patient preference or ability. Wrap the resistance bands around the knees or ankles, extending the hip width of the knees. Slowly push your knees to the side, then return them to control and keep your feet together. Hold and slowly return. Repeat 8 to 10 times.
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Background: With the increase in the number of heart failure patients, debilitating conditions of muscle willing and atrophy and numerous health problems associated with heart failure have become the most significant concerns. Exercise and physiotherapy are considered important contributions to the rehabilitation of patients with heart failure.
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... Thus, they represent a possible integration point for secondary prevention of poor mental health outcomes. Several studies have explored modified cardiac rehabilitation programs' efficacy in improving anxiety, depression, and other quality-of-life parameters post-ACS [23]. ...
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are a common ischemic heart disease (IHD) with high morbidity and mortality. Anxiety is common among cardiac patients, has potentially serious consequences if untreated, and is infrequently assessed or managed appropriately. The co-occurrence of anxiety symptoms and ACS is responsible for decreasing the quality of life (QoL) of patients with ACS. Anxiety is a common emotional response among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Anxiety is frequently encountered in ACS. It is believed that the prevalence of anxiety among cardiac patients is between 15 and 50%. Patients with ACS often experience anxiety due to the sudden onset of symptoms, the potential severity of their condition, and the uncertainty of their prognosis. Anxiety can also be a risk factor for adverse cardiac events and may interfere with treatment adherence and rehabilitation efforts. Therefore, it is important for healthcare providers to recognize and address anxiety in patients with ACS. This can involve a combination of pharmacological interventions, such as benzodiazepines or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques, and stress management strategies. Additionally, healthcare providers can provide education and support to help patients better understand their condition and manage their symptoms. The importance of increased awareness and treatment of anxiety among patients with cardiac disease is stressed.
... This includes individuals who work in "intensive care units, pediatric ICUs, neonatal ICUs, cardiac care units, cardiac catheter labs, progressive care units, emergency departments, and recovery rooms," according to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. ICU nurses are another name for critical care nurses [9]. They handle critically ill and unstable patients, which necessitates more frequent nurse assessments and the use of life-sustaining technology and medications. ...
Background: Nurses are usually the first witnesses to sudden cardiac arrest in the hospital. Nurse training efficiency determines the effectiveness and outcomes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Basic life support (BLS) was designed to achieve this goal. However, when received by adequately trained healthcare professionals, BLS reduces in-hospital deaths. Objective: To assess nurses’ knowledge regarding basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation among nursing professionals and to design a proposed training program for nurses working in Al-Najaf Teaching Hospital to meet their training needs. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted at Al-Najaf City in the southern region of Iraq in Al-Najaf teaching hospital from February 24th, 2022, to March 20th, 2022, in order to assess the nurses’ knowledge concerning basic life support. The methodological strategies for data collection used a needs assessment questionnaire survey, participative observation, and questionnaires to evaluate the need to learn, the educational practices, and their methodology, allowing for grouping the results according to nurses' expectations. Results: As the study shows, most of them had not attended some BLS training previously, and their knowledge about BLS was poor. The current study results showed that most nurses had a low-to-moderate knowledge level. Conclusion: Knowledge about BLS is mandatory for health professionals, and knowledge about basic life support and resuscitation skills is very low among nurses working in Al-Najaf Teaching Hospital.
