Keywords
Chronic heart failure
Cardiopulmonary function
Pulse wave velocity
Submitted : 2025-03-31
Accepted : 2025-04-15
Published : 2025-04-30
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation therapy in the treatment of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Methods: 76 patients with CHF who were treated in the hospital from January 2023 to December 2024 were selected and randomly divided into two groups using a random number table. The experimental group (38 patients) received cardiac rehabilitation therapy, while the reference group (38 patients) received conventional drug therapy. The total effective rate, cardiac function indicators, lung function indicators, and pulse wave velocity (PWV) were compared between the two groups. Results: The total effective rate was higher in the experimental group than in the reference group. After treatment, the cardiac and lung function indicators were better in the experimental group than in the reference group, and the PWV was lower in the experimental group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Cardiac rehabilitation therapy for patients with CHF can improve treatment efficacy, enhance cardiopulmonary function, and regulate PWV levels, with high professionalism and feasibility.
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