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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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Resistance exercise for cardiac rehabilitation
Danielle L Kirkman1, Duck-Chul Lee2, Salvatore Carbone3
1Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences, College of Humanities & Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States of America.
Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases
|February 5, 2022
Summary
Resistance exercise (RE) is recommended for cardiac rehabilitation (CR) patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) to address lean mass abnormalities. This review explores RE
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Geriatrics
Background:
- Lean mass abnormalities, including dynapenia and sarcopenia, are common in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation (CR).
- These conditions can negatively impact patient outcomes and recovery.
- Current CR guidelines recommend incorporating resistance exercise (RE) into rehabilitation programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the prevalence and pathophysiology of lean mass abnormalities in CVD patients.
- To summarize the evidence on the effects of RE on exercise capacity, strength, body composition, cardiovascular health, and quality of life in CR patients.
- To discuss current recommendations and future directions for RE in CR.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies investigating resistance exercise in cardiac rehabilitation populations.
- Analysis of evidence on the impact of RE on various health-related outcomes.
- Discussion of current clinical practice guidelines and research gaps.
Main Results:
- Resistance exercise shows promising effects on improving exercise capacity, skeletal muscle strength, body composition, cardiovascular health, and quality of life in CR patients.
- RE can be a valuable adjunct to traditional aerobic exercise in CR.
- Further research is needed to optimize RE prescription for diverse patient needs.
Conclusions:
- Resistance exercise is a crucial component of cardiac rehabilitation for patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Personalized exercise prescription, including tailored RE protocols, is essential for maximizing patient benefits.
- Future research should focus on identifying optimal RE strategies for different health outcomes in CVD.
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