Feasibility of high ‐intensity interval training in patients with left ventricular assist devices: a pilot study

ConclusionsCardiopulmonary exercise test ‐guided HIIT is feasible and can improve submaximal aerobic capacity in stable patients with chronic LVAD support. Further studies are needed on its effects on the myocardium and its potential role in cardiac rehabilitation programmes.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - November 17, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Miguel Alvarez Villela, Thiru Chinnadurai, Kalil Salkey, Andrea Furlani, Mounica Yanamandala, Sasha Vukelic, Daniel B. Sims, Jooyoung J. Shin, Omar Saeed, Ulrich P. Jorde, Snehal R. Patel Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research