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Title: The benefit of exercise training in pulmonary hypertension: a clinical review
Authors: Chia, K. S. W.;Wong, P. K. K.;Faux, S. G.;McLachlan, C. S.;Kotlyar, E.
MNCLHD Author: Chia, Karen S.
Wong, Peter K.
Issue Date: Apr-2017
Citation: Intern Med J . 2017 Apr;47(4):361-369.
Abstract: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a clinical condition characterised by raised pulmonary artery pressure, which results in increased right ventricular afterload and dyspnoea. This is accompanied by reduced exercise capacity, quality of life and, eventually, death. An increasing range of targeted medications has transformed the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a specific type of PH. Supervised exercise training is recommended as part of a multifaceted management plan for PH. However, many questions remain regarding how exercise training improves exercise capacity and quality of life. The optimal exercise regimen (frequency, timing, duration and intensity) also remains unclear. This review provides an update on the pathophysiology of exercise impairment in PH, suggests mechanisms by which exercise may improve symptoms and function and offers evidence-based recommendations regarding the frequency and intensity of an exercise programme for patients with PH.
URI: https://mnclhd.intersearch.com.au/mnclhdjspui/handle/123456789/441
Keywords: Hypertension, Pulmonary;Exercise Therapy;Rehabilitation
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