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Personalized Diagnostics and Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases
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Personalized Diagnostics and Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases

A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Personalized Therapy and Drug Delivery".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 857

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Katharina Lechner

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Department of Cardiology, German Heart Centre Munich, Technical University of Munich, Lazarettstraße 36, 80636 Munich, Germany
Interests: lifestyle risk factors; cardiovascular risk assessment; prediction and prevention
Dr. Patrick Müller

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Department of Cardiology & Angiology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 45, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
Interests: physical activity; sports medicine; lifestyle factors; personalized prevention
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Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, innovative strategies, and evidence-based practices in the field of cardiovascular prevention and therapy. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a global health challenge, and this Special Issue seeks to bring together researchers, clinicians, and experts to address the multifaceted aspects of CVD prevention, with the ultimate goal of reducing the burden of CVDs worldwide.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics related to cardiovascular prevention, including (but not limited to):

  1. Risk assessment and prediction: exploration of novel methods for assessing cardiovascular risk, including genetic, biomarker, and imaging-based approaches, to enable more accurate identification of individuals at risk.
  2. Lifestyle interventions: research on lifestyle modifications, such as diet, physical activity, and stress management, as primary and secondary prevention strategies for CVD.
  3. Pharmacological interventions: evaluation of the latest pharmacological interventions, including lipid-lowering agents, antihypertensives, and antiplatelet therapies, in the context of CVD prevention.
  4. Innovations in technology: examination of technological advancements, such as wearable devices, telehealth, and artificial intelligence, in enhancing the early detection and management of CVD risk factors.
  5. Exercise physiology: research into the physiological mechanisms underlying the cardiovascular benefits of exercise and the development of personalized exercise prescriptions.
  6. Global perspectives: insights into cardiovascular prevention efforts and challenges in different regions of the world.
  7. Prevention programs and initiatives: case studies and evaluations of successful cardiovascular prevention programs, including community-based interventions and workplace wellness initiatives.

This Special Issue encourages contributions from diverse disciplines, including cardiology, sports medicine, epidemiology, genetics, and psychology. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and sharing the latest research and practices, we aim to advance our collective understanding of cardiovascular prevention and contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Katharina Lechner
Dr. Patrick Müller
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Keywords

  • predictive, personalized, preventive, and participatory (4P) medicine
  • cardiovascular prevention
  • hypertension
  • lipids and lipoproteins
  • telemedicine

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DiADEM—Dance against Dementia—Effect of a Six-Month Dance Intervention on Physical Fitness in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
by Ulrich Thiel, Marvin Stiebler, Berit K. Labott, Johanna Bappert, Corinna Langhans, Nicole Halfpaap, Bernhard Grässler, Fabian Herold, Stefanie Schreiber, Rüdiger Braun-Dullaeus, Patrick Müller, Notger Müller and Anita Hökelmann
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(8), 888; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080888 - 22 Aug 2024
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Background: Preserving health and physical fitness is critical to ensure independent living across the lifespan. Lower levels of physical fitness are associated with age-related cognitive decline and a higher prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Thus, this study investigates the influence of [...] Read more.
Background: Preserving health and physical fitness is critical to ensure independent living across the lifespan. Lower levels of physical fitness are associated with age-related cognitive decline and a higher prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Thus, this study investigates the influence of a six-month dance intervention on selected measures of physical fitness in older adults with MCI. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 55 patients with MCI were randomized into a sportive dance training (IG; n = 26; age: 70.7 ± 5.6 years; 62% female) or an inactive control group (CG; n = 24; age: 69.1 ± 6.8 years; 46% female). The dance group received two 90 min dance training sessions per week over a duration of six-months, which focused on learning dance movement patterns. During the training sessions, heart rate was measured to control exercise intensity. Physical fitness was assessed using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), lower limb functional fitness via sit-to-stand test, handgrip strength, and heart rate variability (HRV). Results: We observed that the dance intervention preserved the cardiorespiratory fitness as measured by maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) during CPET, which decreased in the CG. Furthermore, participants in the IG demonstrated increases in leg and handgrip strength, although these were not statistically significant. HRV displayed a non-significant decrease following the intervention. Conclusions: The results of this randomized controlled trial suggest that sportive dance training can preserve elements of physical fitness (i.e., cardiorespiratory fitness) in older adults with MCI. Although improvements in the other parameters (i.e., leg and handgrip strength) were statistically non-significant, likely due to the small sample size, stabilizing muscular fitness and preventing age-related decline in older adults with MCI is important for maintaining functional independence. For future studies, we recommend a longer training duration paired with precise control of regular physical activity levels, an important confounding factor. Full article
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