Application of aerobic exercise combined with resistance exercise in cardiac rehabilitation of patients with chronic stable heart failure

Abstract

Objective To investigate the effect of aerobic exercise combined with resistance exercise on cardiac rehabilitation in patients with chronic stable heart failure. Methods A total of 47 patients with chronic stability heart failure who received resistance exercise for cardiac rehabilitation in Linfen People’s Hospital from April 2016 to April 2017 were selected as the control group, and 47 patients with chronic stable heart failure at the same time received aerobic exercise resistance exercise as the observation group. The clinical related indexes, six-minutes walking distance and Minnesota heart failure quality of life questionnaire (MLHFQ) score were compared between the two groups. Results The left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), maximum oxygen uptake, maximum exercise load and reserve heart rate in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The 6 minutes walking distance and MLHFQ score in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusions Aerobic exercise combined with resistance exercise can effectively improve cardiac function in patients with chronic stable heart failure, and their quality of life. Key words: Chronic stable heart failure; Aerobic exercise; Resistance exercise; Cardiac rehabilitation