Why the study?
Does physical training improve exercise tolerance in stable heart failure patients, and what factors predict benefit?
Population
134 stable heart failure patients
Comparison
Physical training vs Different training durations, modalities, and…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 16 weeks
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Supports combined aerobic and calisthenic regimens for stable HF rehabilitation; leaves open.
Does physical training improve exercise tolerance in stable heart failure patients, and what factors predict benefit?
Physical training, particularly a combined cycle ergometer and calisthenic program for 16 weeks, safely improves exercise tolerance in stable heart failure patients regardless of baseline characteristics.
A 1998 study studied this question.