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Effects of Respiratory Muscles Training on Cardiopulmonary Parameters and Quality of Life in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Treadmill training and Treadmill protocol and Respiratory training for Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of respiratory muscles training on cardiopulmonary parameters and quality of life in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). It was a randomized control trial conducted on the calculated sample size of 22 patients divided into 2 groups. Study was conducted at Shifa International Hospital Islamabad. Clinically stable, diagnosed cases of DCM aged 30 to 60 years were included in the study. Outcomes of study were ejection fraction, Left ventricular (LV) End systolic dimensions, LV End diastolic dimension, lung volumes and capacities and quality of life. Data was analyzed on Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. .
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
3 days per week, starting at shorter duration 5-20min and progressed to 30- 40mins. Training% or Intensity was kept 40-70%, Training Heart Rate (HR) was calculated through formula: HR max HR rest\*Ex intensity + HR rest Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) 9-14 ON 6 -20 RPE scale The session was terminated if sustained ventricular arrhythmia, symptomatic drop in blood pressure, ST elevation, or development of severe symptoms
Treadmill protocol Spirometry: Volumetric exercises, using incentive Spirometer 10-15 repetitions Slow breathing training: 5 minutes: spontaneous breathing, 4 minutes: controlled breathing (15 breaths/min) 4 minutes of controlled breathing (6 breaths/min) Treatment provided for 3 days in a week for a period of 4 weeks