heart failure
Conditions
Interventions
The 22 selective volunteers for this study conducted, first, the evaluation of muscular strength by manometer with use of the analog vacuum manometer with operating limit of -300 to +300 cmH2O. After,
Device
E01.370.600.425
Sponsors
Universidade Federal Fluminense Faculdade de Medicina Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro
Clínica de Insuficiência Cardíaca Coração Valente Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro
Eligibility
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients over 40 years, diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction confirmed (Boston criteria), and that part of clinical treatment of heart failure program of the University Hospital Pedro Antonio
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with heart rate greater than 120 bpm rest, systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg; Malnutrition, as evidenced by a body mass index less than 20 kg / m2; Cold and / or flu in the previous 4 weeks and use of psychotropic drugs, muscle relaxants and immunosuppressants; Inability to walk due to musculoskeletal problems; chest pain previous 4 weeks; cognitive changes that prevent the realization of the Protocol; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference between the distance covered on the six-minute walk test before and after muscle overload | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| variation of heart rate, oxygen saturation, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, perceived exertion and dyspnoea. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactIsabella Venancio
Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro
Outcome results
None listed