Strategies in activating lymphatic system on symptom distress and health-related quality of life in patients with heart failure: secondary analysis of a pilot randomized controlled trial

Strategies in activating lymphatic system on symptom distress and health-related quality of life in patients with heart failure: secondary analysis of a pilot randomized controlled trial

BackgroundAbnormal interstitial fluid accumulation remains the major cause for patients with heart failure (HF) to endure a myriad of distressing symptoms and a decline in their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The lymphatic system is essential in regulating fluid balance within the interstit...

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Main Authors: Ruixia Liu, Jinbo Fang, Mei R. Fu, Qingtong Meng, Minlu Li, Xiaoxia Zhang, Sarah R. Allred, Yuan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
heart failure
lymphatic exercises
self-care
health related quality of life
symptom distress
randomized clinical trial
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1248997/full

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