Why the study?
Does exercise training improve exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
Does exercise training improve exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
Exercise training improves exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure.
Supports exercise training in chronic HF; leaves open optimal protocols and long-term outcomes pending RCTs.
The activity levels of patients with chronic heart failure are limited by breathlessness and muscle fatigue. An overview of the factors contributing to this reduction in exercise tolerance is presented. The review of the studies indicates these changes can be reversed by a period of exercise training with a concomitant improvement in quality of life. Problems in comparing different training programmes and the use of different outcome measures are discussed. Recommendations for exercise programmes are made based on the findings of this review.
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