Exercise training improves exercise capacity and quality of life in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and there are limited proven therapeutic strategies. Exercise has been shown to be beneficial in several studies. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of exercise on functional, physiological, and quality-of-life measures.

Methods and results

A comprehensive search of Medline and Embase was performed. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of adult HFpEF patients with data on exercise intervention were included. Using meta-analysis, we produced pooled mean difference (MD) estimates with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) with Review Manager (RevMan) software for the peak oxygen uptake (VO₂), Minnesota living with heart failure (MLWHF) and, other diastolic dysfunction

SUBMITTER: Baral R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11231943 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature