Effectiveness of Resistance (Strength) Training for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Authors

Yan-Wen Chen

Translated Title

慢性心衰竭病患阻力（肌力）訓練之效果

Abstract

The recent advancements in cardiac disease treatments have remarkably enhanced the survival rate of patients with chronic heart failure. In patients with exercise intolerance, the accompanied peripheral myopathy plays an important role. Resistance training is beneficial for musculoskeletal function in patients with chronic heart failure. However, the left ventricular myocardial remodeling progression and the hemodynamic response are controversial. Some studies showed that for those with stable heart failure (New York Heart Association functional classes I to III level), the adequate resistance training was beneficial in improvement of aerobic capacity, muscle histology, metabolic function, and left ventricular ejection fraction. In this article we reviewarticleed recent studies and hopefully these would offer medical care providers good references in clinical practices.

Language

Traditional Chinese

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.6315/2013.41(2)01

First Page

79

Last Page

91

Recommended Citation

Chen, Yan-Wen (2013) "Effectiveness of Resistance (Strength) Training for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 41: Iss. 2, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/2013.41(2)01
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol41/iss2/1