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How do you approach exercise recommendations in a frail patient with chronic heart failure who has low baseline functional capacity?
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Cardiology · Ohio State University College of Medicine
Generally, the frail chronic heart failure patient will potentially benefit from a multicomponent and progressive approach to exercise. This should include balance training and flexibility in addition to resistance and endurance training. Studies have supported the benefit of exercise training in th...