| Altered exercise pulmonary function after left ventricular assist device implantation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10609182 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The use of LVADs as a bridge to heart transplantation is increasing steadily as more surgical centers add this effective strategy for end-stage heart failure patients. Fundamental exercise physiology in the presence of LVADs has been described previously, and data is available that supports the safety and efficacy of exercise in this population. Variants to the expected exercise response that may be secondary to LVAD implantation, such as the pulmonary restrictive pattern that developed in the patient described in this case study, may occur. Clinicians should consider assessment and monitoring of pulmonary function in this patient population, especially in patients with exercise-induced dyspnea and perhaps patients with pre-existing pulmonary limitation. |
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Authors:
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R Arena; R Humphrey; R McCall |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation Volume: 19 ISSN: 0883-9212 ISO Abbreviation: J Cardiopulm Rehabil Publication Date: 1999 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-01-20 Completed Date: 2000-01-20 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8511296 Medline TA: J Cardiopulm Rehabil Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 344-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physical Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond 23298-0224, USA. raarena@gateway.net |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Exercise
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physiology* Heart Failure / therapy* Heart-Assist Devices* Humans Male Middle Aged Postoperative Period Respiration* Respiratory Function Tests |
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