Current concept in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with congestive heart failure
Ivana Sopek Merkaš, Ana Marija Slišković, Nenad Lakušić
Abstract
, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 - SGLT2 inhibitors) and such progress in treatment of HFrEF patients resulted in new working definition of the term "HF with recovered left ventricular ejection fraction". In line with rapid development of HF treatment, cardiac rehabilitation becomes an increasingly important part of overall approach to patients with chronic HF for it has been proven that exercise training can relieve symptoms, improve exercise capacity and quality of life as well as reduce disability and hospitalization rates. We gave an overview of latest insights in HF diagnosis and treatment with special emphasize on the important role of cardiac rehabilitation in such patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHeart failureRehabilitationCardiologyInternal medicineIntensive care medicinePhysical therapyCardiac Health and Mental HealthCardiovascular and exercise physiologyHeart Failure Treatment and Management