Meta-analysis of reference values of cardiorespiratory fitness and impact of interventions in patients with cirrhosis

Key Points

• Patients with cirrhosis benefit from supervised physical exercise, enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness and potentially their positions on the transplant waiting list.
• The analysis establishes reference values for cardiorespiratory fitness in this patient group, which may guide clinical decisions.
• Evaluating data from various studies, the meta-analysis covers the impact of physical exercise on health outcomes.
• Highlights the importance of exercise before and after liver transplantation, indicating a need for further clinical guidelines.