ASSOBRAFIR clinical practice guidelines in cardiovascular physical therapy: Exercise-based interventions in outpatient rehabilitation programs for heart failure.

ABSTRACT: Exercise training is a core component of cardiovascular rehabilitation programs for patients with heart failure (HF). In Brazil, physical therapists frequently deliver rehabilitation interventions. Given heart failure clinical management advancements and varied rehabilitation approaches, standardizing exercise training within cardiovascular rehabilitation programs is essential. To provide evidence-based recommendations for structuring exercise training (ET) in outpatient cardiovascular rehabilitation with HF, whether with preserved or reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. The Guideline Panel followed the principles of the Guidelines International Network (GIN) and the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation (AGREE-II) to ensure methodological rigor. The Grading of Recommend

SUBMITTER: Karsten M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12398937 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature