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