High intensity exercise training programme following cardiac transplant.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
; 2006 Oct-Dec; 48(4): 271-3
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ABSTRACT
A 26-year-old male patient who presented with symptoms of end stage cardiac failure as a result of dilated cardiomyopathy, had an orthotopic cardiac transplantation. A comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme was provided to him and he was introduced to a sport (tennis). The exercise training programme progressed from low intensity training to high intensity programme over a period of 15 months. A cardio-pulmonary exercise test done 22 months after surgery suggested that he was able to achieve the aerobic capacity comparable to that of a normal South Indian subject. He participated successfully in the World Transplant Games in Sydney and returned safely. This suggests that after a proper cardiac rehabilitation programme, patients undergoing heart transplantation can achieve normal physiological responses to lead a normal active life.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
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Heart Transplantation
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Adult
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Exercise Therapy
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Heart Failure
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
2006
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Article