Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/8482
Title: Exercise & Sports Science Australia Position Statement on exercise training and chronic heart failure
Contributor(s): Selig, Steve E (author); Levinger, Itamar (author); Williams, Andrew D (author); Smart, Neil  (author)orcid ; Holland, David J (author); Maiorana, Andrew (author); Green, Daniel J (author); Hare, David L (author)
Publication Date: 2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.01.004
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/8482
Abstract: Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a complex syndrome characterised by progressive decline in left ventricular function, low exercise tolerance and raised mortality and morbidity. Regular exercise participation has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment modality in the majority of CHF patients, partially reversing some of the maladaptations evident in myocardial and skeletal muscle function, and resulting in improvements in physical fitness and quality of life, and perhaps reduced mortality. The volume and intensity of exercise that is recommended depends on the syndrome severity, however in most patients it should consist of a combination of low-to-moderate intensity aerobic (endurance) exercise on most days of the week and individually prescribed low-to-moderate intensity resistance (strength) training at least twice per week. Additionally, all patients should be closely monitored prior to and during exercise for contraindications by an appropriately trained health professional. The purpose of this statement is to inform and guide exercise practitioners and health professionals in the safe and effective prescription and supervision of exercise for patients with CHF.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Source of Publication: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13(3), p. 288-294
Publisher: Elsevier Australia
Place of Publication: Australia
ISSN: 1878-1861
1440-2440
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 110201 Cardiology (incl Cardiovascular Diseases)
110602 Exercise Physiology
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 920103 Cardiovascular System and Diseases
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal
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