A Cycle Ergometer Exercise Program Improves Exercise Capacity and Inspiratory Muscle Function in Hospitalized Patients Awaiting Heart Transplantation: a Pilot Study

A Cycle Ergometer Exercise Program Improves Exercise Capacity and Inspiratory Muscle Function in Hospitalized Patients Awaiting Heart Transplantation: a Pilot Study

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a cycle ergometer exercise program on exercise capacity and inspiratory muscle function in hospitalized patients with heart failure awaiting heart transplantation with intravenous inotropic support. Methods: Patients await...

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Main Authors: Patrícia Forestieri, Solange Guizilini, Monique Peres, Caroline Bublitz, Douglas W. Bolzan, Isadora S. Rocco, Vinícius B. Santos, Rita Simone L. Moreira, João R. Breda, Dirceu R. de Almeida, Antonio Carlos de C. Carvalho, Ross Arena, Walter J. Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular
Series:Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Subjects:
Heart Failure
Heart Transplantation
Respiratory Mechanics
Muscle Strength/*Physiology
Respiratory Therapy/*Methods
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