A structured cardiorespiratory rehabilitation program significantly improved functional capacity in patients with Long COVID syndrome, increasing peak VO2 by 18.85% compared to baseline.
Observational (n=67)
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Does a supervised cardiorespiratory rehabilitation program improve functional capacity in outpatients with Long COVID syndrome?
Exercise-based cardiorespiratory rehabilitation significantly improves functional capacity, including VO2peak and ventilatory efficiency, in patients with Long COVID syndrome.
Effect estimate: +18.85% change
Absolute Event Rate: 23.14% vs 19.47%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Background Long COVID syndrome (LCS) refers to persistent sequelae following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and affects approximately 5%-20% of individuals. Objective This study evaluated functional capacity limitations in patients with LCS using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and quantified the effects of a structured cardiorespiratory rehabilitation (CR) program. Methods In this prospective observational study, 67 outpatients with LCS completed CPET before and after participation in a supervised CR program. At baseline, patients demonstrated reduced functional capacity, including decreased VO2peak (19.47 ± ...
Sarullo et al. (Tue,) conducted a observational in Long COVID syndrome (n=67). Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation vs. Baseline (pre-intervention) was evaluated on Peak VO2 (mL/kg/min) (+18.85% change, p=<0.0001). A structured cardiorespiratory rehabilitation program significantly improved functional capacity in patients with Long COVID syndrome, increasing peak VO2 by 18.85% compared to baseline.