| Literature DB >> 16897929 |
Ioannis D Laoutaris1, Athanasios Dritsas, Margaret D Brown, Athanassios Manginas, Manolis S Kallistratos, Petros Sfirakis, Dennis V Cokkinos, Peter A Alivizatos.
Abstract
The use of mechanical assist devices as a 'bridge' to cardiac transplantation, as a "bridge" to recovery, or as a destination therapy in end-stage heart failure, is increasing. Studies of different modes of rehabilitation in this population are lacking. We report the benefits of inspiratory muscle training on the exercise capacity and quality of life in the recipient of a left ventricular assist device.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID： 16897929
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hellenic J Cardiol ISSN： 1109-9666