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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology

    Background:

    • Exercise training (ET) is recognized for improving quality of life and functional capacity in heart failure (HF) patients.
    • Despite established benefits, conflicting evidence exists regarding routine inclusion in cardiac rehabilitation programs due to trial heterogeneity.
    • Uncertainty remains regarding the optimal duration, regimen, and specific HF aetiologies that benefit most from ET.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an updated literature review of the evidence for and against exercise training in heart failure.
    • To propose an efficient, novel in-hospital exercise-based rehabilitation program for HF patients.
    • To address gaps in knowledge concerning optimal ET protocols and patient subgroups.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive literature search of randomized controlled trials and observational studies on ET in HF.
    • Critical appraisal of existing evidence, focusing on benefits, risks, and heterogeneity.
    • Development of a proposed in-hospital exercise rehabilitation program framework.

    Main Results:

    • Review highlights the established benefits of ET on quality of life and functional capacity in HF.
    • Identifies significant heterogeneity in study designs and outcomes, leading to conflicting conclusions.
    • Points to a lack of definitive evidence on optimal exercise prescription and long-term efficacy.

    Conclusions:

    • ET is a valuable component of heart failure management, but further research is needed to optimize its application.
    • The proposed in-hospital program aims to standardize and enhance ET delivery for HF patients.
    • Addressing heterogeneity and defining optimal protocols are crucial for maximizing ET benefits in diverse HF populations.