Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases continue to be a major cause of morbidity and premature mortality, and account for a disproportionate percentage of healthcare costs.

There is a need for healthcare service delivery platforms that simultaneously reduce healthcare burden and increase effective self-management at home and in the community. By leveraging on technological innovation, the Chronic Illness and Long-term Care research in NUS Nursing endeavors to spearhead the development of technology-enhanced secondary prevention delivery platforms that revolutionise cardiovascular disease management – in a way that is accessible, flexible, and sensitive to the needs of patients and their caregivers.

Core Members: Dr Catherine DONG, Dr Ying JIANG, Dr Wilson TAM, Prof Wenru WANG

Publications

  • Tan SYJ, Lee SC, Rusli KDB, Woo BFY, Ang SGM, Zhou W, Tam WSW, Liaw SY. (2026) Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Transitional Care Interventions on Functional Status, Quality of Life and Readmission Rates in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis J Clin Nurs. (2026) Jan;35(1):85-98. doi: 10.1111/jocn.70000. Epub (2025) Jul 1.

  • Wu N, Ramachandran HJ, Siow KCE, Tam WSW. (2025) Nudging stroke survivors toward better self-management: a commentary Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) Nov 17:zvaf206. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf206. Online ahead of print.

  • Heng KJQ, Loong SSE, Chew JHS, Yap J, Cader FA, Prajapati D, Lee D, Raja Shariff ER, Cuenza L, Honda S, Tan JWC, Keong YK, Wang W, Foo R, Keong PK, Razavi AC, Nicholls SJ, Dalakoti M. (2025) Healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards cardiovascular disease prevention: a multi-national cross-sectional study Postgrad Med J. (2025) Oct 11:qgaf173. doi: 10.1093/postmj/qgaf173. Online ahead of print.

  • Zhang H, Yang Y, Li F, Ma L, Abudureyimu A, Cheng LJ, Li K, Wu XV. (2025) Comparative effects of social participation interventions for stroke survivors: a network meta-analysis using a social ecological model Ann Phys Rehabil Med. (2025) Sep 29;69(1):102029. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.(2025).102029. Online ahead of print.

  • Wong JJ, Hong R, Ong TIW, Lim JY, Yan T, Park DW, Tan GHN, Zhang H, Nguyen TTH, Nguyen HTT, Dong Y, Kong WKF, Li S, Tan JWC, Vu HTT, Koh AS. (2025) Addressing Frailty in Cardiology: Identifying Barriers Faced by Cardiologists and Health Care Professionals in Asia JACC Asia. (2025) Nov;5(11):1457-1471. doi: 10.1016/j.jacasi.(2025).07.002. Epub (2025) Sep 5.

  • Zuo L, Kua Z, Wang X, Low A, Cai X, Li S, Wang M, Wang Y, Dong Y, Pan Y. (2025) Sex Differences in the Impact of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk Burden on Cognitive Health J Am Heart Assoc. (2025) Sep 2;14(17):e042741. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.125.042741. Epub (2025) Aug 29.

  • Shi Y, Chong MS, Mei Y, Zhang Z, Liu Y, Zhang S, Lin B, Chen S, Li X. (2025) Latent Profile Analysis of Dyadic Decision Self-Efficacy Among Stroke Patients and Their Caregivers J Clin Nurs. (2025) Aug 3. doi: 10.1111/jocn.70061. Online ahead of print.

  • Chen NYC, Tham XC, Dong Y. (2025) Train-your-brain pilot community-based intervention after stroke: cognitive trajectory over 10-month follow-up Front Neurol. (2025) Jul 7;16:1500943. doi: 10.3389/fneur.(2025).1500943. eCollection (2025).

  • Chong B, Jayabaskaran J, Jauhari SM, Chia J, le Roux CW, Mehta A, Dimitriadis GK, Chen Y, Toh SA, Manla Y, Al Mahmeed W, Chan SP, Goh R, Nagarajan S, Li H, Kong G, Chin YH, Wang JW, Chew HSJ, Kontopantelis E, Muthiah M, Tan JWC, Hausenloy D, Figtree GA, Mamas MA, Richards AM, Nicholls SJ, Chan MY, Lip GYH, Roth G, Mensah GA, Sperling LS, Chew NWS. (2025) The Global Syndemic of Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Projected From (2025) to 2050 J Am Coll Cardiol. (2025) Jul 22;86(3):165-177. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.(2025).04.061.

  • Niu Q, Ma W, Lin Y, Dong Y. (2025) Cognition, mood, self-care, and medication adherence in hospitalized patients with heart failure: a cross-sectional study Sci Rep. (2025) Jul 7;15(1):24210. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-80008-x.

  • Zhang H, Sun S, Ma L, Abudureyimu A, Xiu M, Li K, Wu XV. (2025) Flexible Trade-Off: Social Participation Change Model Among Middle-Aged and Older Stroke Survivors: A Grounded Theory Study J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. (2025) Jun 10;80(7):gbaf091. doi: 10.1093/geronb/gbaf091.

  • Hestetun-Mandrup AM, Hamre C, Lund A, Martinsen ACT, He HG, Pikkarainen M. (2025) Exploring people with stroke's perceptions of digital technologies in post-stroke rehabilitation - a qualitative study Disabil Rehabil. (2025) May 18:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.(2025).2504615. Online ahead of print.

  • Kwek SQ, Yeo TM, Teo JYC, Seah CWA, Por KNJ, Wang W. (2025) Effectiveness of therapist-supported internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy interventions on depression, anxiety and quality of life among patients with cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) Sep 5;24(6):860-870. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf084.

  • Chong MS. (2025) Navigating psychological impacts, attitudes, preferences, and experiences of family presence during resuscitation: a commentary Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) Jul 21;24(5):698-699. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf067.

  • Candelaria D, Pettersen TR, Chong MS, Park LG. (2025) Maximizing the potential of digital technologies for shared decision-making in cardiovascular care Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) May 28;24(4):544-546. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf050.

  • Ramachandran HJ, Yeo TJ, Seah CWA, Yeo TM, Chua MCH, Syed Gani Q, Lim PS, Lai SM, Teo JYC, Wang W. (2025) Feasibility and effectiveness of an integrative cardiac rehabilitation employing smartphone technology (I-CREST): a pilot randomized controlled trial Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) Sep 5;24(6):959-970. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf053.

  • Zuo L, Dong Y, Hu Y, Li Z, Gu H, Zhao X, Wang Y. (2025) Heart failure, dementia is associated with increased stroke severity, in-hospital mortality and complications ESC Heart Fail. (2025) Jun;12(3):2066-2076. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.15216. Epub (2025) Mar 24.

  • Yeo TM, Le TT, Bryant J, Lee V, Boubertakh R, Foo R, Wang W, Chin CWL. (2025) Prognostic Thresholds of Diffuse Myocardial Fibrosis on Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Eur J Prev Cardiol. (2025) Feb 27:zwaf113. doi: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf113. Online ahead of print.

  • Loh E, Chee J, Roy T, Tam W. (2025) Role of rapid 12-lead electrocardiogram in triage initiatives for ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients self-presenting in emergency departments: a systematic review and meta-analysis Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) Sep 5;24(6):841-857. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf023.

  • Chew TR, Yeo TM, Teo JYC, Seah CWA, Soh CSQ, Meng J, Wang W. (2025) Effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing post-traumatic stress among post-myocardial infarction patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) Apr 11;24(3):375-386. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvae179.

  • Wang W. (2025) Enhancing culturally and linguistically diverse population engagement in cardiac research Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) May 28;24(4):520-521. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf015.

  • Shi Y, Chong MS, Wang W, Li X, Zhang W, Lin B, Zhang Z, Mei Y. (2025) Chain Mediating Effect of Social Support and Trust in Physician on Stroke Caregivers' Decision Self-Efficacy and Decision Conflict Nurs Health Sci. (2025) Mar;27(1):e70040. doi: 10.1111/nhs.70040.

  • Wong JJ, Tse G, Vu HTT, Nguyen HTT, Lin S, Tu Q, Dong Y, Garcia-Zamora S, G mez-Mesa JE, Banach M, Sze S, Tan RS, Liang Z, Koh AS. (2025) The GLOB-cAGE consortium: a global cardiovascular collaborative network of older adults with cardiovascular disease Am J Epidemiol. (2025) Sep 3;194(9):2667-2684. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwae479.

  • Chew NWS, Mehta A, Goh RSJ, Zhang A, Chen Y, Chong B, Chew HSJ, Shabbir A, Brown A, Dimitriadis GK, Huang DQ, Foo R, le Roux CW, Figtree GA, Fudim M, Pandey A, Mamas MA, Hausenloy DJ, Richards AM, Nicholls SJ, Chan MY, Muthiah MD, Sanyal A, Sperling LS. (2025) Cardiovascular-Liver-Metabolic Health: Recommendations in Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Cardiovascular Disease via Modified Delphi Approach Circulation. (2025) Jan 7;151(1):98-119. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.070535. Epub 2024 Dec 26.

  • Teo JYC, Wang W. (2025) Commentary on hypertension self-management in postoperative aortic dissection patients in China Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) Mar 3;24(2):251-252. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvae165.

  • Liu Z, Zhang Z, Wang W, Ping Z, Chen S, Yuan Y, Zhang W, Li X, Mei Y. (2025) Association between communication patterns, benefit finding, and relationship satisfaction in stroke couples: an actor-partner interdependence mediation model Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. (2025) Jan 30;24(1):128-138. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvae130.

  • Chen NYC, Chee A, Dong Y. (2025) Perceived benefits and challenges of a work skills training workshop after stroke: a qualitative study with stroke survivors and caregivers Disabil Rehabil. (2025) Jun;47(11):2820-2827. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2402507. Epub 2024 Sep 16.

  • Chen NYC, Tan MYL, Xu J, Zuo L, Dong Y. (2025) VasCog Screen test: sensitive in detecting cognitive impairment in patients who had a stroke or with heart failure Stroke Vasc Neurol. (2025) Feb 25;10(1):25-31. doi: 10.1136/svn-2023-002701.

  • Teo YH, Teo YN, Yong CL, Chan J, Tam WW, Koo CY, Lee CH. 2024 Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: 6-Year Follow-Up JACC Asia. 2024 Oct 15;4(11):879-881. doi: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2024.08.012. eCollection 2024 Nov.

  • Zuo L, Hu Y, Dong Y, Seet RC, Li Z, Wang Y, Zhao X. 2024 Pre-existing dementia is associated with 2-3 folds risk for in-hospital mortality and complications after intracerebral hemorrhage stroke J Alzheimers Dis. 2024 Nov;102(2):338-346. doi: 10.1177/13872877241289789. Epub 2024 Nov 10.

  • Zhang H, Liu W, Sun Y, Ma L, Zhang D, Wu XV, Li K. 2024 Multi-dimensional factors associated with adequate social participation among stroke survivors based on the social ecological model: A cross-sectional study on the gender and living place differences Geriatr Nurs. 2024 Nov-Dec;60:654-663. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.10.042. Epub 2024 Nov 7.

  • Kwah LK, Doshi K, Wai E, Hollis J, Bird ML, Pua YH, Thumboo J, Low LL, He HG, De Silva DA, Niam S, Toh I, Lui YC, Choo S, Wang J, Thilarajah S. 2024 Development of a behaviour change intervention for improving physical activity amongst stroke survivors with physical disabilities: a co-design approach BMC Public Health. 2024 Oct 22;24(1):2918. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-20403-1.

  • Zhang Q, Ge S, Zhang Z, Wang W, Wang S, Yoong SQ, Lin B, Mei Y. 2024 The experience of mutual support during hospitalization of co-morbid couples with recurrent older stroke survivors - A descriptive phenomenological study Geriatr Nurs. 2024 Sep-Oct;59:187-195. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.06.048. Epub 2024 Jul 17.

  • Hounsri K, Zhang J, Kalampakorn S, Boonyamalik P, Jirapongsuwan A, Wu VX, Klainin-Yobas P. 2024 Effectiveness of technology-based psychosocial interventions for improving health-related outcomes of family caregivers of stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis J Clin Nurs. 2024 Nov;33(11):4207-4226. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17370. Epub 2024 Jul 17.

  • Yoong SQ, Tan R, Jiang Y. 2024 Dyadic relationships between informal caregivers and older adults with chronic heart failure: a systematic review and meta-synthesis Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2024 Dec 16;23(8):833-854. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvae093.

  • Hestetun-Mandrup AM, Toh ZA, Oh HX, He HG, Martinsen ACT, Pikkarainen M. 2024 Effectiveness of digital home rehabilitation and supervision for stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis Digit Health. 2024 Jun 3;10:20552076241256861. doi: 10.1177/20552076241256861. eCollection 2024 Jan-Dec.

  • Soh PQP, Wong WHT, Roy T, Tam WWS. 2024 Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in improving sleep quality after cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis J Clin Nurs. 2024 Jun;33(6):2084-2098. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17115. Epub 2024 Mar 13.

  • Zuo L, Dong Y, Liao X, Hu Y, Pan Y, Yan H, Wang X, Zhao X, Wang Y, Seet RCS, Wang Y, Li Z.Low Halp (Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, And Platelet) Score Increases The Risk Of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter Cohort Study.Clinical Interventions in Aging.10.2147/CIA.S432885

  • Yan T, Yu H, Li T, Dong Y.Mechanisms Of Cardiovascular Toxicities Induced By Cancer Therapies And Promising Biomarkers For Their Prediction: A Scoping Review.Heart Lung and Circulation.10.1016/J.HLC.2023.12.006

  • Chen NYC, Chee A, Dong Y.Perceived Benefits And Challenges Of A Work Skills Training Workshop After Stroke: A Qualitative Study With Stroke Survivors And Caregivers.Disability and Rehabilitation.10.1080/09638288.2024.2402507

  • Zuo L, Hu Y, Dong YH, Seet RC, Li Z, Wang Y, Zhao X.Pre-Existing Dementia Is Associated With 2-3 Folds Risk For In-Hospital Mortality And Complications After Intracerebral Hemorrhage Stroke.Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD.10.1177/13872877241289789

  • Kwah LK, Doshi K, Wai E, Hollis J, Bird ML, Pua YH, Thumboo J, Low LL, He HG, De Silva DA, Niam S, Toh I, Lui YC, Choo S, Wang J, Thilarajah S.Development Of A Behaviour Change Intervention For Improving Physical Activity Amongst Stroke Survivors With Physical Disabilities: A Co-Design Approach.BMC Public Health.10.1186/S12889-024-20403-1

  • Hestetun-Mandrup AM, Toh ZA, Oh HX, He HG, Martinsen ACT, Pikkarainen M.Effectiveness Of Digital Home Rehabilitation And Supervision For Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis.Digital Health.10.1177/20552076241256861

  • Hounsri K, Zhang J, Kalampakorn S, Boonyamalik P, Jirapongsuwan A, Wu V, Klainin-Yobas P.Effectiveness Of Technology-Based Psychosocial Interventions For Improving Health-Related Outcomes Of Family Caregivers Of Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis.Journal of Clinical Nursing.10.1111/JOCN.17370

  • Soh PQP, Wong WHT, Roy T, Tam WWS.Effectiveness Of Non-Pharmacological Interventions In Improving Sleep Quality After Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis.Journal of Clinical Nursing.10.1111/JOCN.17115

  • Teo YH, Yong CL, Ou YH, Tam WW, Teo YN, Koo CY, Kojodjojo P, Lee CH.Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Temporal Changes In Cardiac Repolarization In Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.10.5664/JCSM.10786

  • Zhang H, Liu W, Sun Y, Ma L, Zhang D, Wu XV, Li K.Multi-Dimensional Factors Associated With Adequate Social Participation Among Stroke Survivors Based On The Social Ecological Model: A Cross-Sectional Study On The Gender And Living Place Differences.Geriatric Nursing.10.1016/J.GERINURSE.2024.10.042

  • Chen NYC, Tan MYL, Xu J, Zuo L, Dong Y.. VasCog Screen test: sensitive in detecting cognitive impairment in patients who had a stroke or with heart failure. Stroke Vasc Neurol. 2024 Apr 22:svn-2023-002701. doi: 10.1136/svn-2023-002701. Online ahead of print.. 10.1136/svn-2023-002701

  • Li J, Fong DYT, Lok KYW, Wong JYH, Man Ho M, Choi EPH, Pandian V, Davidson PM, Duan W, Tarrant M, Lee JJ, Lin CC, Akingbade O, Alabdulwahhab KM, Ahmad MS, Alboraie M, Alzahrani MA, Bilimale AS, Boonpatcharanon S, Byiringiro S, Hasan MKC, Schettini LC, Corzo W, De Leon JM, De Leon AS, Deek H, Efficace F, El Nayal MA, El-Raey F, Ensaldo-Carrasco E, Escotorin P, Fadodun OA, Fawole IO, Goh YS, Irawan D, Khan NE, Koirala B, Krishna A, Kwok C, Le TT, Leal DG, Lezana-Fernández MÁ, Manirambona E, Mantoani LC, Meneses-González F, Mohamed IE, Mukeshimana M, Nguyen CTM, Nguyen HTT, Nguyen KT, Nguyen ST, Nurumal MS, Nzabonimana A, Omer NAMA, Ogungbe O, Poon ACY, Reséndiz-Rodriguez A, Puang-Ngern B, Sagun CG, Shaik RA, Shankar NG, Sommer K, Toro E, Tran HTH, Urgel EL, Uwiringiyimana E, Vanichbuncha T, Youssef N.. Key lifestyles and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases: A network analysis of an international observational study. J Glob Health. 2024 Apr 12;14:04068. doi: 10.7189/jogh-14-04068.. 10.7189/jogh-14-04068

  • Soh PQP, Wong WHT, Roy T, Tam WWS.. Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in improving sleep quality after cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs. 2024 Jun;33(6):2084-2098. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17115. Epub 2024 Mar 13.. 10.1111/jocn.17115

  • Yan T, Yu H, Li T, Dong Y.. Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Toxicities Induced by Cancer Therapies and Promising Biomarkers for Their Prediction: A Scoping Review. Heart Lung Circ. 2024 Jan 18:S1443-9506(23)04464-5. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.12.006. Online ahead of print.. 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.12.006

  • Zuo L, Dong Y, Liao X, Hu Y, Pan Y, Yan H, Wang X, Zhao X, Wang Y, Seet RCS, Wang Y, Li Z.. Low HALP (Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, and Platelet) Score Increases the Risk of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Clin Interv Aging. 2024 Jan 10;19:81-92. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S432885. eCollection 2024.. 10.2147/CIA.S432885

  • Woo B, Huynh T, Tang A, Bui N, Nguyen G, Tam W.. Transforming nursing with large language models: from concept to practice. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2024 Jan 5:zvad120. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad120. Online ahead of print.. 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad120

  • Teo YH, Yong CL, Ou YH, Tam WW, Teo YN, Koo CY, Kojodjojo P, Lee CH.. Obstructive sleep apnea and temporal changes in cardiac repolarization in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024 Jan 1;20(1):49-55. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.10786.. 10.5664/jcsm.10786

  • Woo BFY, Ng WM, Tan IF, Zhou W.. Practice patterns, role and impact of advanced practice nurses in stroke care: A mixed-methods systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 2024 Apr;33(4):1306-1319. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16970. Epub 2023 Dec 22.. 10.1111/jocn.16970

  • Cai JS, Tan JXJ, Ignacio J.. The experiences and needs of people with dysvascular lower extremity amputations: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis. Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Dec 7:1-14. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2291552. Online ahead of print.. 10.1080/09638288.2023.2291552

  • Zhou Y, Zhang X, Gao Y, Alvi RM, Erqou S, Chen Y, Wang H, Wang W, Li X, Zanni MV, Neilan TG, Vermund SH, Qian HZ, Qian F.. Risk of death and readmission among individuals with heart failure and HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Infect Public Health. 2024 Jan;17(1):70-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2023.11.004. Epub 2023 Nov 7.. 10.1016/j.jiph.2023.11.004

  • Tham XC, Phua VJX, Ho EKY, Yan T, Chen NYC, Zuo L, Thompson CL, Dong Y.. Train-your-brain program to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress in stroke survivors: a pilot community-based cognitive intervention study. Front Neurol. 2023 Aug 10;14:1163094. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1163094. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fneur.2023.1163094

  • Jiang Y, Zhang C, Hong J, Tam WWS, Ramachandran HJ, Wang W.. Relationships of person-related, problem-related, and environment-related factors to self-care behaviours and the mediating role of self-confidence among patients with heart failure: Cross-sectional analysis of structural equation modelling. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Nov;147:104590. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104590. Epub 2023 Aug 21.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104590

  • Chen NYC, Dong Y, Kua ZZJ.. Addressing mood and fatigue in return-to-work programmes after stroke: a systematic review. Front Neurol. 2023 Aug 22;14:1145705. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1145705. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fneur.2023.1145705

  • Zuo L, Dong Y, Pan Y, Yan H, Meng X, Li H, Zhao X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Liao X.. Impact of Serum Cystatin C Level on Long-Term Cognitive Impairment After Acute Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2023 Jul 5;19:1543-1554. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S412825. eCollection 2023.. 10.2147/NDT.S412825

  • Woo BF, Hendriks JM, Tam W, Lim TW.. Assessment of the general public's knowledge of atrial fibrillation through social media: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs. 2023 Jun 16;22(1):207. doi: 10.1186/s12912-023-01378-7.. 10.1186/s12912-023-01378-7

  • Ni RSS, Mohamed Raffi HQ, Dong Y.. The pathophysiology of cognitive impairment in individuals with heart failure: a systematic review. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023 May 23;10:1181979. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1181979. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1181979

  • Zhang S, Zhang N, Wang S, Hong J, Li F, Guo H, Lv Z, Wang Y, Wang W, Wu W.. Circadian rhythms and sleep quality among undergraduate students in China: The mediating role of health-promoting lifestyle behaviours. J Affect Disord. 2023 Jul 15;333:225-232. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.04.077. Epub 2023 Apr 21.. 10.1016/j.jad.2023.04.077

  • Toh ZA, Cheng LJ, Wu XV, De Silva DA, Oh HX, Ng SX, He HG, Pikkarainen M.. Positive airway pressure therapy for post-stroke sleep disordered breathing: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. Eur Respir Rev. 2023 Mar 8;32(167):220169. doi: 10.1183/16000617.0169-2022. Print 2023 Mar 31.. 10.1183/16000617.0169-2022

  • Zheng Y, Lim MJR, Tan BY, Chan BPL, Paliwal P, Jonathan OJY, Bharatendu C, Chan ACY, Yeo LLL, Vijayan J, Hong CS, Chee YH, Wong LYH, Chen J, Chong VYF, Dong Y, Tan CH, Sunny S, Teoh HL, Sinha AK, Sharma VK.. Role of plaque inflammation in symptomatic carotid stenosis. Front Neurol. 2023 Jan 24;14:1086465. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1086465. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fneur.2023.1086465

  • Ramachandran HJ, Seah ACW, Teo JYC, Yeo TJ, Wang W.. East meets West: making the case for traditional Chinese exercises in the management of heart disease. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2023 Sep 5;22(6):e47-e48. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad006.. 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad006

  • Wang LYT, Lua JYH, Chan CXC, Ong RLL, Wee CF, Woo BFY.. Health information needs and dissemination methods for individuals living with ischemic heart disease: A systematic review. Patient Educ Couns. 2023 Mar;108:107594. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.107594. Epub 2022 Dec 19.. 10.1016/j.pec.2022.107594

  • Tang SWY, Mai AS, Chew NWS, Tam WWS, Tan DS.. The clinical impact of anti-hypertensive treatment drug-gene pairs in the asian population: a systematic review of publications in the past decade. J Hum Hypertens. 2023 Mar;37(3):170-180. doi: 10.1038/s41371-022-00765-y. Epub 2022 Oct 27.. 10.1038/s41371-022-00765-y

  • Woo BFY, Bulto LN, Hendriks JML, Lim TW, Tam WWS.. The information needs of patients with atrial fibrillation: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs. 2023 May;32(9-10):1521-1533. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15993. Epub 2021 Aug 12.. 10.1111/jocn.15993

  • Chan, G.F.K., Jiang, Y., Choo, W.T., Ramachandran, H.J., Lin, Y., Wang, W. (2022). Effect of exergaming on functional outcomes in people with chronic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78(4), 929-946. doi: 10.1111/jan.15125

  • Choo, W. T., Jiang, Y., Chan, K. G., Ramachandran, H. J., Teo, J. Y., Seah, C. W. & Wang, W.(2022). Effectiveness of caregiver-mediated exercise interventions on activities of daily living, anxiety and depression post-stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78, 1870– 1882. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15239

  • Ramachandran, H.J., Jiang, Y., Tam, W.SW.S., Yeo, T.J. & Wang, W. (2022). Effectiveness of home-based cardiac telerehabilitation as an alternative to phase 2 centre-based cardiac rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 29(7), 1017-1043. https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1093/eurjpc/zwab106

  • Ramachandran, H.J., Jiang, Y., Teo, J.Y.C., Yeo, T.J. & Wang, W. (2022). Technology acceptance of home-based cardiac telerehabilitation programs in patients with coronary heart disease: Systematic scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24(1):e34657. https://www.jmir.org/2022/1/e34657/

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