Publication

[Supervised exercise training in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension - analyses of the effectiveness and safety]

Journal Paper/Review - Feb 1, 2012

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PubMed
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Citation
Saxer S, Rhyner M, Treder U, Speich R, van Gestel A. [Supervised exercise training in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension - analyses of the effectiveness and safety]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2012; 101:163-8.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Praxis (Bern 1994) 2012; 101
Publication Date
Feb 1, 2012
Issn Print
1661-8157
Pages
163-8
Brief description/objective

Both in today's scientific research and in clinical practice, there exists a need to address the uncertainty concerning the effectiveness and safety of cardiopulmonary exercise training (CPET) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It is commonly believed that CPET may be dangerous for patients with PAH, because increasing pressure on the pulmonary arteries may worsen right-sided heart failure. Recently, the first clinical trials on exercise training in patients with pulmonary hypertension reported promising results. Extension of the walking distance at the 6-minute walk test improved quality of life, endurance capacity and a reduction in symptoms were observed after CPET. Furthermore, CPET was well tolerated by the patients in five clinical trials. In conclusion, it may be postulated that CPET is an effective therapy in patients with PAH and was tendentially well tolerated by the patients.