Heart Failure Rehab Reduces Readmissions and Improves Quality of Life

Heart failure (HF) patients often have limited exercise capacity due to dyspnoea and fatigue. Despite the availability of effective treatment, HF is associated with poor quality of life (QOL), high morbidity and mortality. M āori are twice as likely to die and four times more likely to be hospitalised for HF. Heart failure hospitalisations cost an estimated 2% to New Zealand’s health system. Supervised exercise programs are recommended for HF patients. However, establishing and maintaining these programs are challeng ing due to fiscal, facility, and staffing constraints.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: K. Dyson, D. Kaur, E. Hall, J. Lowrey Source Type: research