Key result
Resistance training safely improves strength, endurance, NYHA class, and quality of life in chronic HF.
Why the study?
Despite evidence supporting resistance training benefits in heart failure patients, healthcare providers continue to caution against its use due to safety concerns.
Does resistance training improve functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
Does resistance training improve functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
This review highlights that resistance training is safe and improves functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure, suggesting providers should not caution against it.
May support resistance training in chronic heart failure; leaves open confirmation by large randomized trials.
Although a rich body of research exists regarding the safety and efficacy of resistance training, health care providers continue to caution patients with heart failure not to engage in this type of exercise. Research studies utilizing resistance training demonstrate improvements in muscular strength and endurance, New York Heart Association functional class, and quality of life. Despite the hemodynamic changes which occur during resistance exercise, no negative outcomes have been reported. The purpose of this paper is to review the most current research regarding the use of resistance training with heart failure patients to provide assistance to clinicians and enable them to provide education and appropriate recommendations to their patients.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Melissa J. Benton (2005) conducted a review in Chronic Heart Failure. Resistance training was evaluated. Resistance training in patients with chronic heart failure improves muscular strength, endurance, NYHA functional class, and quality of life without reported negative outcomes.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: