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Screening, Prevention and Response Strategies for Chronic Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Diseases

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Preventive Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 June 2026 | Viewed by 1029

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Camila Bianca Falasco Pantoni

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Department of Gerontology, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
Interests: cardiovascular medicine; cardiac function; echocardiography; chronic heart failure; atherosclerosis; hypertension

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Today, chronic cardiopulmonary diseases and metabolic diseases have gained prominence worldwide, as they are pathologies that affect a large portion of society and can be linked to extrinsic factors such as lifestyle habits; among them are inadequate diet, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and harmful alcohol consumption.

We are pleased to invite you to provide researchers based on Screening, Prevention and Response Strategies for Chronic Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Diseases. Review studies that describe the state of the art will also be accepted.

This Special Issue aims to bring together relevant studies that can bring relevant information to the area about screening, prevention, and response strategies to improve the management of these important diseases, which generate a reduction in the quality of life, high mortality rates, and high costs for the health system, and can lead to death.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: systematic reviews and meta-analyses, observational studies, and epidemiological studies.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Camila Bianca Falasco Pantoni
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • cardiopulmonary diseases
  • metabolic diseases
  • screening
  • prevention
  • response strategies

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Readiness for Heart Failure Self-Care: Commitment and Capacity
by Stephanie L. Turrise, Carolyn Kleman, Caroline Jenkins, Nia D. Lewis, Heidi Winslow, Bridgette Williams, Kori E. Meyer, Sonya SooHoo and Barbara Lutz
Healthcare 2025, 13(14), 1725; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13141725 - 17 Jul 2025
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Background: The number of people with heart failure (HF) is rapidly increasing globally. Self-care plays a key role in improving HF outcomes. The readiness to engage in heart failure self-care (HFSC) behaviors encompasses a commitment to change and the capacity to make [...] Read more.
Background: The number of people with heart failure (HF) is rapidly increasing globally. Self-care plays a key role in improving HF outcomes. The readiness to engage in heart failure self-care (HFSC) behaviors encompasses a commitment to change and the capacity to make the change. Commitment is a personal investment and value toward enacting self-care and health-related behaviors. Capacity includes an individual’s skills, knowledge, beliefs, previous experience, and resources. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe patient-identified commitment and capacity factors influencing their readiness to carry out HFSC behaviors. Methods: A qualitative study using thematic analysis was conducted using data from 21 interviews to develop readiness for HFSC themes. Results: The commitment themes identified were cultural values and beliefs, social roles, will to live, attitude, self-efficacy, HF perceptions, and general emotional state. Capacity themes included HF literacy, functional capacity, environmental resources, comorbidities, time, cognitive functioning, and social support. Conclusions: Novel themes related to an individual’s commitment to HFSC activities included their will to live and social roles, while time emerged as a consideration in the capacity to engage in self-care. To optimize HF outcomes, people with HF must be ready to engage in HFSC. Evaluating an individual’s readiness for HFSC can focus healthcare team efforts on targeting specific self-care activities that require intervention. Enhancing readiness by intervening with specific commitment and capacity factors is a step toward optimizing HFSC and improving patient outcomes. Full article
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Associations Between Metabolic Risk Factors and Lung Function Among Adults in Northern Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Anurak Wongta, Nan Ei Moh Moh Kyi, Muhammad Samar, Nyan Lin Thu, Tipsuda Pintakham and Surat Hongsibsong
Healthcare 2025, 13(14), 1671; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13141671 - 10 Jul 2025
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Background/Objectives: Lung function decline is influenced by metabolic risk factors (e.g., obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia) and environmental exposures (e.g., PM2.5), which may jointly contribute to airway inflammation and lung function impairment. This study aimed to investigate these associations in northern Thai adults and identify [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Lung function decline is influenced by metabolic risk factors (e.g., obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia) and environmental exposures (e.g., PM2.5), which may jointly contribute to airway inflammation and lung function impairment. This study aimed to investigate these associations in northern Thai adults and identify factors linked to lung function impairment. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in San Pa Thong, Chiang Mai, Thailand, involving 137 adults. Data on metabolic indicators and spirometry were collected. Statistical analyses included Spearman’s correlation, multivariable linear regression, and logistic regression. Results: Higher triglyceride levels and shorter 6-min walk test (6MWT) distances were associated with reduced forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC). Only 6MWT distance remained a significant factor for lung function impairment in logistic regression (adjusted OR = 0.763, 95% CI: 0.588–0.990, p = 0.042). Conclusions: Combining metabolic and respiratory assessments may improve early detection of lung function impairment in high-risk populations, particularly given the dual burden of metabolic disorders and air pollution in northern Thailand. These findings support the integration of metabolic and respiratory screening in community health programs to enhance preventive strategies. Full article
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