Key result
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation significantly improved 6-minute walk test distance compared to usual care (293 vs 265.8 m; P<0.001) in patients with decompensated advanced heart failure.
Why the study?
Does neuromuscular electrical stimulation improve exercise tolerance in hospitalized patients with advanced heart failure on continuous intravenous inotropic support?
RCT (n=70)
Randomized
Does neuromuscular electrical stimulation improve exercise tolerance in hospitalized patients with advanced heart failure on continuous intravenous inotropic support?
Absolute Event Rate: 293% vs 265.8%
p-value: p=<0.001
Short-term neuromuscular electrical stimulation improves functional capacity and reduces the need for inotropic support in patients hospitalized with acute decompensated advanced heart failure.
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Supports NMES to boost functional capacity in inotrope-dependent advanced HF; extends rehabilitation evidence to acute decompensated settings.
Forestieri et al. (2017) conducted an RCT in Advanced heart failure (n=70). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation vs. Usual care was evaluated on 6-minute walk test distance (p=<0.001). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation significantly improved 6-minute walk test distance compared to usual care (293 vs 265.8 m; P<0.001) in patients with decompensated advanced heart failure.
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