Recovery After Acute Pulmonary Embolism
University of Rochester
Summary
The purpose of the ERAsE-PE study is to determine whether two different healthy living strategies (along with anticoagulation) might aid in recovery after a patient is hospitalized for pulmonary embolism. Specifically, Investigators will compare changes in Cardiac Effort (#heart beats used during the 6-minute walk test/walk distance) measured after an 8-week program.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. English speaking (\>18 years old). Daily messages will be sent in English. 2. Acute PE with at least one of the following: 1. any right ventricular enlargement or dysfunction on echocardiogram; 2. CT Angiogram reporting any right ventricular enlargement; or 3. elevated cardiac biomarker (NT-pro BNP or troponin above baseline). Criteria for enrollment will be included on source document. 3. Rate controlled atrial arrythmias (resting heart rate \<110 beats/m) are eligible for enrollment. This includes atrial fibrillations. This is standard of care management for…
Interventions
- BehavioralHealthy Living Intervention-1
Participants will receive a text or email each day with instructions about a healthy intervention.
- BehavioralHealthy Living Intervention-2
Participants will receive a text or email each day with instructions about a healthy intervention.
Location
- University of Rochester Medical CenterRochester, New York