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Wesley J Tucker1, Michael D Nelson1, Rhys I Beaudry1, Martin Halle2, Satyam Sarma3,4, Dalane W Kitzman5, Andre La Gerche6, Mark J Haykowksy1,6.
Abstract
Heart failure with preserved ejection (HFpEF) accounts for over 50 % of all HF cases, and the proportion is higher among women and older individuals. A hallmark feature of HFpEF is dyspnoea on exertion and reduced peak aerobic power (VO2peak) secondary to central and peripheral abnormalities that result in reduced oxygen delivery to and/or utilisation by exercising skeletal muscle. The purpose of this brief review is to discuss the role of exercise training to improve VO2peak and the central and peripheral adaptations that reduce symptoms following physical conditioning in patients with HFpEF.Entities:
Keywords: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; exercise training; peak aerobic power
Year: 2016 PMID: 28785460 PMCID: PMC5490876 DOI: 10.15420/cfr.2016:16:2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Card Fail Rev ISSN: 2057-7540