None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise training (12 weeks) versus standard care.
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
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
Exclusion criteria: 1. Myocardial infarction / unstable angina pectoris in previous 3 months; 2. Atrial fbrillation / flutter; 3. COPD (Tiffenau index < 60%).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change of time constant of O2 onset or recovery kinetics > 10 sec. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Change of peak VO2; 2. Quality of Life. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactHareld M.C. Kemps
Máxima Medical Centre, Department of Sport Medicine, P.O. Box 7777
Outcome results
None listed