Key result
Nonpharmacologic interventions including aerobic exercise may enhance outcomes and quality of life in HF.
Why the study?
Do nonpharmacologic interventions improve outcomes and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
Do nonpharmacologic interventions improve outcomes and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
Nonpharmacologic interventions, such as aerobic exercise and biobehavioral therapies, offer potential benefits as adjuvant therapy to improve outcomes and quality of life in chronic heart failure patients.
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May support adjunctive aerobic exercise and psychological strategies in heart failure; leaves open need for confirmatory RCTs.
Sullivan et al. (1996) conducted a review in Chronic heart failure. Nonpharmacologic interventions (aerobic exercise, psychological, and biobehavioral interventions) was evaluated. Nonpharmacologic interventions, including long-term aerobic exercise conditioning and psychological strategies, have the potential to enhance treatment outcomes and quality of life in heart failure.
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