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Heart failure is a growing health concern, particularly among the elderly. Heart failure patients often experience repeated hospitalizations. It is currently the most common cause of hospital admissions for people over the age of 65.

The Left Ventricular Assist Device Self-care Behaviour Scale.

We investigate whether medical yoga sent remotely can improve people’s health. Heart disease patients and former intensive care patients are included in the study.

The ongoing research project aims to evaluate the effects of a support programme for informal carers of persons with heart failure. The programme is brought via the interactive web platform Support and Treatment on the national health portal 1177.se.

In general, everybody is recommended to be physically active for at least 150 minutes a week to improve health. Physical activity helps us to participate in daily life activities, stay independent for a longer time and have a good quality of life.

Changes in the smallest vessels in the body, the microcirculation, affect oxygen and nutrient delivery to the cells. A new optical technique gives the opportunity to find relations between dysfunctional microcirculation and cardiovascular disease

Our vision is to promote, create, translate, and implement innovative research of high quality which can make a difference for children and young people with various conditions.

The IKSIT research study focuses on patients who experience anxiety and worry over recurrent non-cardiac chest pain. Patients in this group risk falling between two stools, but cognitive behavioural therapy over the internet may be a solution.

CESAR is a group of researchers that are working toward Collaboration and Exchange in Swedish cardiovascular cAring Research.

An important purpose of the DOHART study is to improve the care and treatment of people with heart disease and depressive disorders using an internet-based self-help programme based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).