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Review

The effects of exercise training on patients with chronic heart failure

Pages 195-202 | Published online: 05 Sep 2013
 

Abstract

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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