Cardiopulmonary and hemodynamic responses to <i>Baduanjin</i> exercise and cycle ergometer exercise among chronic heart failure patients: a comparison.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Baduanjin is a traditional Chinese exercise and serves as an alternative to conventional cardiac rehabilitation in China. In this study, we compare the cardiopulmonary and hemodynamic responses of Baduanjin to those of cycle ergometer exercise in chronic heart failure patients.

Methods

For this cross-sectional study design, following baseline data collection, participants underwent a series of tests including impedance cardiography (ICG) and a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) to determine peak exercise capacity. Participants then engaged in 9-min of Baduanjin exercise. The average oxygen consumption (EqualVO₂) during Baduanjin was calculated. Participants then engaged 9 min of constant-load cycling at 60 rpm at an

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12488679 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature