Exercise training increases arterial compliance in patients with congestive heart failure

2001 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda M. PARNELL ◽  
Diane P. HOLST ◽  
David M. KAYE
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Congestive Heart Failure ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Arterial Compliance ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Exercise Training Programme

Systemic arterial compliance (SAC) makes an important contribution to cardiac afterload, and thus is a significant determinant of left ventricular work. Previous studies have suggested that arterial compliance may be reduced in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), and that SAC is increased after a 4-week exercise training programme in healthy, sedentary individuals. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week exercise training programme on arterial mechanical properties, left ventricular performance and quality of life in CHF patients. A total of 21 patients with NYHA class II or III CHF (mean±S.D. age 55±13 years) were randomly allocated to either an 8-week exercise training group or a ‘usual lifestyle’ control group. SAC, as determined non-invasively using applanation tonometry and Doppler aortic velocimetry, increased from 0.57±0.11 to 0.77±0.14 arbitrary compliance units (mean±S.E.M.; P = 0.01) in the exercise group, while no change occurred in the control group. Left ventricular structure and function was assessed by echocardiography, and these parameters were unchanged over the 8-week study period. Exercise training significantly increased exercise capacity, measured by a 6-min walking test (474±27 to 547±34 m; P = 0.008). Quality of life, as assessed using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Evaluation, demonstrated a decrease in heart failure symptoms from 46±7 to 24±5units (P = 0.01) following the exercise training programme. These data show that exercise training improves SAC in patients with CHF. The accompanying improvement in exercise capacity may be due, in part, to an improvement in arterial function.

scholarly journals Exercise Training Improved Longitudinal Intrinsic Left Ventricle Function in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (01) ◽  
pp. 044-049
Author(s):  
Sidhi Purwowiyoto ◽  
Budhi Purwowiyoto ◽  
Amiliana Soesanto ◽  
Anwar Santoso
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
World Health ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
Lv Function ◽  
Preserved Ejection Fraction

Exercise improves morbidity, fatality rate, and quality of life in heart failure with low ejection fraction, but fewer data available in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF).The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that exercise training might improve the longitudinal intrinsic left ventricular (LV) function in HFPEF patients.This quasi-experimental study had recruited 30 patients with HFPEF. Exercise training program had been performed for a month with a total of 20 times exercise sessions and evaluated every 2 weeks. Echocardiography was performed before sessions, second week and fourth week of exercise training. Six-minute walk tests (6MWTs) and quality-of-life variables using Minnesota living with HF scoring and the 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index scoring were measured before and after exercise as well.Left ventricular filling pressure, represented by the ratio of early diastolic mitral flow velocity/early diastolic annular velocity and left atrial volume index, improved during exercise. The longitudinal intrinsic LV function, represented by four-chamber longitudinal strain, augmented during exercise (p < 0.001). Aerobic capacity, measured by 6MWT, increased significantly (p = 0.001). Quality of life improved significantly during exercise (p < 0.001).Exercise training was suggested to improve the longitudinal intrinsic LV function and quality of life in HFPEF. Clinical Trial Registration: ACTRN12614001042639.

Exercise training and cardiac rehabilitation in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a review of current literature focusing on safety, effects of exercise training, and the psychological impact of programme participation

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 804-812 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kjetil Isaksen ◽  
Ingvild Margreta Morken ◽  
Peter Scott Munk ◽  
Alf Inge Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators

Background: Indications for implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have been widened considerably during the last decade due to the well-documented effect in the heart failure population. Exercise training (ET) has a 1 A recommendation in heart failure. However, data on safety and efficacy of ET in patients with ICDs is sparse. ICD shocks are associated with reduced quality of life and increased mortality. Whether ET may have a beneficial effect in heart failure patients with an ICD is not well documented. Methods: This review is based on a systematic search in the Pub Med database using the terms ‘exercise training’, ‘implantable cardioverter defibrillator’, and ‘cardiac rehabilitation’. Results: Nine studies were identified, comprising 1889 patients. The average duration of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) was 9.6 weeks. Ten ICD therapies (seven shocks) were reported in the 834 patients with ICD during ET. Between exercise sessions and during follow up 182 events were recorded including 166 shocks. Three studies (2 randomized) showed that the control group representing sedentary patients were more prone to ICD discharge than patients undergoing CR/ET. In all studies the ICD patients improved their aerobic fitness following ET. Few studies report data on the effect of ET on anxiety and depression. Conclusion: Based on the current literature, ET in patients with an ICD seems to be safe and is not associated with increased risk of shocks. ET improves aerobic capacity in ICD patients, while effects on anxiety, depression and quality of life are still under debate.

A qualitative study exploring the effects of participation in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme on perceived wellbeing and quality of life in people with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: A pilot study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Loughney ◽  
Rachel McGowan ◽  
Kiaran O'Malley ◽  
Noel McCaffrey ◽  
Brona Furlong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exercise Training Programme

BACKGROUND People with a newly diagnosed prostate cancer are often treated by surgery. The time window between cancer diagnosis and surgery causes high levels of uncertainty and stress, which negatively impact quality of life (QoL). OBJECTIVE To explore the experience of participating in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme (in the time between cancer diagnosis and surgery) and its impact on perceived wellbeing and QoL in people with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. METHODS Eleven men diagnosed with a new prostate cancer diagnosis were recruited and undertook a prescribed community-based pre-operative exercise training programme in the time available prior to surgery. Following completion of the pre-operative exercise programme (within 1 week before surgery), participants took part in one semi-structured interview which explored four broad QoL domains: physical; psychological; social; and spiritual wellbeing. Data were analysed using thematic analysis (a bottom up/inductive analysis). RESULTS Data supported four main themes. Participation in the community-based pre-operative exercise training programme (over a mean (SD) of 4 (2) weeks) provided participants with: 1) a teachable moment; 2) a journey of preparation; 3) provided them with a sense of optimism; and 4) social connectedness. CONCLUSIONS This community-based pre-operative exercise training programme enhanced wellbeing and served as an opportunity to improve perceived QoL. Further research is required to explore this in a larger sample. CLINICALTRIAL N/A

scholarly journals Beneficial Effects of Testosterone Therapy on Functional Capacity, Cardiovascular Parameters, and Quality of Life in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Mirdamadi ◽  
Mohammad Garakyaraghi ◽  
Ali Pourmoghaddas ◽  
Alireza Bahmani ◽  
Hamideh Mahmoudi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Congestive Heart Failure ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Testosterone Therapy ◽  
Double Blind

Background.According to the present evidences suggesting association between low testosterone level and prediction of reduced exercise capacity as well as poor clinical outcome in patients with heart failure, we sought to determine if testosterone therapy improves clinical and cardiovascular conditions as well as quality of life status in patients with stable chronic heart failure.Methods.A total of 50 male patients who suffered from congestive heart failure were recruited in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial and randomized to receive an intramuscular (gluteal) long-acting androgen injection (1 mL of testosterone enanthate 250 mg/mL) once every four weeks for 12 weeks or receive intramuscular injections of saline (1 mL of 0.9% wt/vol NaCl) with the same protocol.Results.The changes in body weight, hemodynamic parameters, and left ventricular dimensional echocardiographic indices were all comparable between the two groups. Regarding changes in diastolic functional state and using Tei index, this parameter was significantly improved. Unlike the group received placebo, those who received testosterone had a significant increasing trend in 6-walk mean distance (6MWD) parameter within the study period (P=0.019). The discrepancy in the trends of changes in 6MWD between study groups remained significant after adjusting baseline variables (mean square = 243.262,Findex = 4.402, andP=0.045).Conclusion.Our study strengthens insights into the beneficial role of testosterone in improvement of functional capacity and quality of life in heart failure patients.

The Effect of Exercise Training Intensity on Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cardiology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 136 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Ostman ◽  
Daniel Jewiss ◽  
Neil A. Smart
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Training Intensity ◽  
Medline Search ◽  
Intensity Training

Objectives: To establish if exercise training intensity produces different effect sizes for quality of life in heart failure. Background: Exercise intensity is the primary stimulus for physical and mental adaptation. Methods: We conducted a MEDLINE search (1985 to February 2016) for exercise-based rehabilitation trials in heart failure using the search terms ‘exercise training', ‘left ventricular dysfunction', ‘peak VO2', ‘cardiomyopathy', and ‘systolic heart dysfunction'. Results: Twenty-five studies were included; 4 (16%) comprised high-, 10 (40%) vigorous-, 9 (36%) moderate- and 0 (0%) low-intensity groups; two studies were unclassified. The 25 studies provided a total of 2,385 participants, 1,223 exercising and 1,162 controls (36,056 patient-hours of training). Analyses reported significant improvement in total Minnesota living with heart failure (MLWHF) total score [mean difference (MD) -8.24, 95% CI -11.55 to -4.92, p < 0.00001]. Physical MLWHF scorewas significantly improved in all studies (MD -2.89, 95% CI -4.27 to -1.50, p < 0.00001). MLWHF total score was significantly reduced after high- (MD -13.74, 95% CI -21.34 to -6.14, p = 0.0004) and vigorous-intensity training (MD -8.56, 95% CI -12.77 to -4.35, p < 0.0001) but not moderate-intensity training. A significant improvement in the total MLWHF score was seen after aerobic training (MD -3.87, 95% CI -6.97 to -0.78, p = 0.01), and combined aerobic and resistance training (MD -9.82, 95% CI -15.71 to -3.92, p = 0.001), but not resistance training. Conclusions: As exercise training intensity rises, so may the magnitude of improvement in quality of life in exercising patients. Aerobic-only or combined aerobic and resistance training may offer the greatest improvements in quality of life.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO A 12 MONTH EXERCISE TRAINING PROGRAMME IN HIGH RISK POST-INFARCTION PATIENTS

1993 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 349
Author(s):  
L. Dorian Dugmore ◽  
Martyn H. Phillips ◽  
Russell J. Tipson ◽  
E. Jane Flint ◽  
Norman H. Stentiford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Exercise Training Programme

Effect of outpatient exercise training programmes in patients with chronic heart failure: a systematic review

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 795-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzan van der Meer ◽  
Marlies Zwerink ◽  
Marco van Brussel ◽  
Paul van der Valk ◽  
Elly Wajon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Training Programmes

Background: Advantages of outpatient exercise training are reduced waiting lists, better compliance, reduced time investment by the patient with reduced travel expenses, and less dependence on other people to participate. Therefore, this systematic review studies the effects of outpatient exercise training programmes compared with usual care on exercise capacity, exercise performance, quality of life, and safety in patients with chronic heart failure. Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis. Methods: Randomized controlled trials concerning patients with chronic heart failure, with a left ventricular ejection fraction ≤40%, were included. A meta-analysis was performed. Results: Twenty-two studies were included. VO2max, 6-min walking test, and quality of life showed significant differences in favour of the intervention group of 1.85 ml/kg/min, 47.9 m, and 6.9 points, respectively. In none of the studies, a significant relationship was found between exercise training and adverse events. Conclusion: This meta-analysis illustrates the efficacy and safety of outpatient training programmes for patients with chronic heart failure.

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