Exercise training program in patients with NYHA III class systolic heart failure - Parallel comparison to the effects of resynchronization therapy

ConclusionsSignificant improvement in exercise tolerance capacity and increase of LVEF were observed in similar extent both in heart failure patients with CRT and with ICD undergoing the rehabilitation program. Regular, controlled exercise trainings provided additional, safe and easy to conduct therapeutic option for heart failure patients with no indications for CRT.
Source: Advances in Medical Sciences - Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research