Predictors of improvement in resting heart rate after exercise training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

ConclusionsPatients with a high RHR and low functional capacity and whose functional capacity improves more have a greater decrease in RHR after the ET program. By considering these related factors, clinicians can focus on improving the cardiovascular system in COPD patients.Clinical trial numberNCT04890080 (retrospectively registered —date of registration: 05.17.2021)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research