Effects of exercise modalities on physical function and quality of life in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of various exercise modalities on physical function and quality of life in individuals with heart failure and to identify the most effective approaches.

Methods and results

A network meta-analysis was conducted by searching PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library databases. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed to estimate mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). A total of 60 randomized controlled trials, comprising 3261 participants, were included in the analysis. Yoga was associated with the greatest improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction (P-score = 0.91, MD: 0.90; 95% CI: 0.42 to 1.38) and the most significant reduction in serum natriuretic peptide levels (P-score = 0.965, MD: -1.46; 95% CI: -

SUBMITTER: Li JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12287871 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature