Effects of Prehabilitation on Functional Capacity in Aged Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgeries: A Systematic Review

Effects of Prehabilitation on Functional Capacity in Aged Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgeries: A Systematic Review

Background: an increasing number of advanced age patients are considered for cardiothoracic surgeries. Prehabilitation optimizes the patients’ functional capacity and physiological reserve. However, the effectiveness of prehabilitation on physical functioning and postoperative recovery in the scope...

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Main Authors: Damián Fernández-Costa, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Andrés Castillejo del Río, Álvaro Borrallo-Riego, María Dolores Guerra-Martín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
aged
cardiorespiratory fitness
functional status
preoperative exercise
thoracic surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/11/1602

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