Browse the latest research summaries in the field of cardiovascular science for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • January 1, 2017
This pilot study evaluated the therapeutic potential of passive standing with whole body vibration (PS-WBV) on arterial stiffness among men with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Fifteen individuals w...
KEY FINDING: Forty weeks of passive standing with whole body vibration (PS-WBV) did not result in observable changes in aortic or leg pulse wave velocity (PWV) in men with chronic SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • May 1, 2019
The study examined the associations between physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and biomarkers of cardiometabolic health in individuals with SCI. Results indicated that phy...
KEY FINDING: Physical activity dimensions (AEE, physical activity level, MVPA) are associated with cardiorespiratory fitness (V˙O2 peak).
Medicine, 2017 • October 20, 2017
This case report describes a patient with cervical spinal cord injury who presented with neck-to-shoulder pain, which was later diagnosed as pulmonary embolism. The patient's pain was initially though...
KEY FINDING: Neck-to-shoulder pain can be an atypical symptom of pulmonary embolism, especially in patients with cervical spinal cord injury.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017 • November 1, 2017
This review evaluated the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation systems (NMES) in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) through a systematic review of randomized controlled trials an...
KEY FINDING: No clear difference in the risk of DVT between NMES and alternative methods of prophylaxis (OR 1.01, 95% CI 0.60 to 1.70; low-quality evidence).
Trials, 2017 • November 22, 2017
The study is a randomized controlled trial examining the effectiveness of a nutrition education program, Eat Smart, Live Better, compared to usual care in acute and chronic SCI cohorts. The interventi...
KEY FINDING: The study hypothesizes that participants receiving nutrition education will improve their nutritional knowledge and behavior compared to those receiving standard care.
BioMed Research International, 2017 • October 26, 2017
This study investigated the prevalence of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) above the T6 level using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and the Autonomic Dy...
KEY FINDING: The study found a high prevalence of AD among patients with SCI above T6, with 92.8% experiencing at least one AD event according to ABPM.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • November 1, 2018
This case report highlights a fatal case of innominate artery hemorrhage in a patient with tetraplegia and a tracheostomy, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and managing this rare but lethal c...
KEY FINDING: A 'sentinel bleed' or 'herald bleed' can be an early warning sign of a trachea-innominate artery fistula (TIF). This bleeding may be self-limiting but recurrent, and can be aggravated by coughing or aspiration.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • May 1, 2019
The study evaluated the impact of arm crank ergometry (ACE) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and functional mobility in individuals with high motor complete spinal cord injury (SCI). Ten w...
KEY FINDING: Aerobic fitness significantly improved after the ACE intervention, as indicated by increased resting VO2, relative VO2Peak, absolute VO2Peak, and peak power.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2017 • July 1, 2017
People with chronic SCI face significant health risks from obesity and cardioendocrine disease. Comprehensive lifestyle interventions are essential. Effective programs combine sustained nutritional gu...
KEY FINDING: Maladaptive dietary/nutritional status is a key factor in the development of cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) after SCI, impacting the metabolic environment early on.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2017 • July 1, 2017
The inflammatory response plays a significant role in both the acute and chronic phases of SCI as an interrelated, multifactorial process that adversely impacts health and quality of life after injury...
KEY FINDING: Chronic inflammation worsens secondary medical complications and amplifies the risk for cardiometabolic disorders after injury, directly impacting both the quality of life and mortality risk after SCI.