Key result
Inspiratory muscle training improves 6-minute walk distance by ~37 meters in chronic heart failure.
Why the study?
The effect of inspiratory muscle training in chronic heart failure patients remains unclear.
Does inspiratory muscle training improve maximal inspiratory pressure and pulmonary function in patients with chronic heart failure?
Population
Patients with chronic heart failure
Comparison
Inspiratory muscle training vs control
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors
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IMT improves exercise capacity, QoL, and biomarkers in CHF; extends RCT evidence supporting adjunctive use.
Meta-Analysis
Does inspiratory muscle training improve maximal inspiratory pressure and pulmonary function in patients with chronic heart failure?
Inspiratory muscle training improves exercise capacity, quality of life, and NT-proBNP levels in patients with chronic heart failure.
Yang et al. (2025) conducted a meta-analysis in chronic heart failure. Inspiratory muscle training vs. Control was evaluated on Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and pulmonary function. Inspiratory muscle training significantly improved 6-minute walk test distance (MD 37.40 m; 95% CI 16.46 to 58.35; P<0.001) and reduced NT-proBNP in patients with chronic heart failure.
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