Effects of high intensity interval-based inspiratory muscle training in patients with heart failure: A single-blind randomized controlled trial

Heart failure (HF) is a life-threatening healthcare problem associated with high mortality, morbidity and costs worldwide.1,2 HF causes a substantial reduction in quality of life linked to exercise intolerance.3,4 The causes of exercise intolerance in HF with both reduced and preserved ejection fraction are multifactorial, including autonomic, vascular, and skeletal muscle dysfunctions.3,4
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research