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Impact of symptom-guided, progressive cardiac rehabilitation after left ventricular assist device implantation.

Authors :
Brown KD
Shirkey HW
Shock T
Thornton K
Rafael-Yarihuaman AE
Bindra A
Source :
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) [Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)] 2021 May 03; Vol. 34 (5), pp. 631-633. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 03 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

A 29-year-old woman with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) completed a progressive, symptom-limited cardiac rehabilitation program consisting of boxing, weight-lifting, and aerobic exercise, where she improved her exercise capacity by 2.7 metabolic equivalents ( P  < 0.001) and demonstrated significant myocardial recovery, allowing for successful LVAD explant 9 months after implantation.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Baylor University Medical Center.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0899-8280
Volume :
34
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34456497
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2021.1918816