Efficacy of Stepwise Cardiac Rehabilitation Guided by Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmhs.202605234

Author(s)

Wang Wei ,Mo Huihui

Affiliation(s)

Taihe Hospital, Shiyan, Hubei, China

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the rehabilitation benefits brought by stepwise cardiac rehabilitation guided by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) for patients diagnosed with chronic heart failure.Methods: Retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of 56 patients receiving routine rehabilitation care (control group) and another 56 patients receiving CPET-guided stepwise cardiac rehabilitation (observation group), all admitted between January and December 2025. Cardiac function and daily living ability were compared between the two cohorts.Results: After intervention, the observation group obtained superior cardiac function indicators and stronger daily living capacity relative to the control group (all P<0.05).Conclusion: Stepwise cardiac rehabilitation formulated under the guidance of cardiopulmonary exercise testing facilitates the recovery of impaired cardiac function and improves daily activity performance among chronic heart failure patients.

Keywords

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing; Stepwise Cardiac Rehabilitation Training; Chronic Heart Failure

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