Effects of exercise training on O2 onset and recovery kinetics at submaximal exercise in patients with chronic heart failure.
Completed
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
Stable CHF (NYHA class II-III and echocardiographical ejection fraction <= 40%) attributed to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy or ischemic heart disease due to myocardial infarction.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Myocardial infarction / unstable angina pectoris in previous 3 months;
2. Atrial fbrillation / flutter;
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change of time constant of O2 onset or recovery kinetics > 10 sec.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Change of peak VO2; <br /><br>2. Quality of Life.<br>