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Impact of high-intensity interval training on cardiac structure and function after COVID-19: an investigator-blinded randomized controlled trial

Iben Elmerdahl Rasmussen, Mathilde Løk, Cody Durrer, Frederik Foged, Vera Graungaard Schelde, Josephine Bjørn Budde, Rasmus Syberg Rasmussen, Emma Fredskild Høvighoff, Villads Rasmussen, Mark Lyngbæk, Simon Jønck, Rikke Krogh‐Madsen, Birgitte Lindegaard, Peter Godsk Jørgensen, Lars Køber, Niels Vejlstrup, Bente Klarlund Pedersen, Mathias Ried‐Larsen, Morten Asp Vonsild Lund, Regitse Højgaard Christensen, Ronan M. G. Berg

2023Journal of Applied Physiology18 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

In this randomized clinical trial on individuals previously hospitalized for COVID-19, a 12 wk supervised high-intensity interval training (HIIT) scheme was found to increase left ventricular mass, whereas pulmonary diffusing capacity was unaffected. The findings indicate that HIIT is an efficacious exercise intervention for targeting the heart after COVID-19.

Topics & Concepts

High-intensity interval trainingMedicineInterval trainingCardiorespiratory fitnessRandomized controlled trialPhysical therapyInternal medicineQuality of life (healthcare)Confidence intervalCardiologyNursingLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchCardiovascular and exercise physiology