Exercise training in patients with impaired left ventricular function.
Advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure have guided efforts in formulating effective treatment strategies. The epidemiology, etiology, and medical management of congestive failure are reviewed. The changing approaches to exercise and exercise training in patients with heart failure are discussed. Recent studies of the impact of exercise training in this important patient group are presented.
Smith
L K
LK
Arizona Heart Institute, Phoenix 85064.
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D015444:Exercise; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left / Q000502:physiology*