Review article

Considerations for Exercise Therapy With Short-term and Long-term Mechanical Circulatory Support

Catherine Bindoff ; Physiotherapy Department, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Abstract

Once a mechanical circulatory support (MCS) system has been inserted the physiotherapists’
role is crucial to prepare the patient either for transplantation, for upgrade to
long-term MCS or for device explant. There are numerous considerations for rehabilitation
that should be addressed in order to provide a safe and effective exercise programme.
This paper highlights considerations for exercise in both short-term and long-term
MCS devices.

Keywords

physiotherapy; exercise; mechanical circulatory support; MSC; Ventricular assist device; VAD

Hrčak ID:

66035

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/66035

Publication date:

11.3.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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