Exercise training improves neurovascular control and calcium cycling gene expression in patients with heart failure with cardiac resynchronization therapy

In conclusion, the exercise training in the setting of CRT improves exercise tolerance and neurovascular control and alters Ca2+-handling gene expression in the skeletal muscle of patients with systolic HF. These findings highlight the importance of including exercise training in the treatment of patients with HF even following CRT.

Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology - October 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nobre, T. S., Antunes-Correa, L. M., Groehs, R. V., Alves, M. J. N. N., Sarmento, A. O., Bacurau, A. V., Urias, U., Alves, G. B., Rondon, M. U. P. B., Brum, P. C., Martinelli, M., Middlekauff, H. R., Negrao, C. E. Tags: Muscle Mechanics and Ventricular Function Source Type: research