Impact of Mechanical Circulatory Support on Exercise Capacity in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure

Janice Huang, Barry J. McDonnell, Justin S. Lawley, Jessica Byrd, Eric J. Stöhr, William K. Cornwell*

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Abstract

Approximately 6 million individuals have heart failure in the United States alone and 15 million in Europe. Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) improve survival in these patients, but functional capacity may not fully improve. This article examines the hypothesis that patients supported by LVAD experience persistent reductions in functional capacity and explores mechanisms accounting for abnormalities in exercise tolerance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)222-229
Number of pages8
JournalExercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Volume50
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2022

Keywords

  • Exercise intolerance
  • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
  • Left ventricular assist device
  • Maximal oxygen uptake
  • Oxygen cascade

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