Abstract
Progression of Dilated Cardiomyopathy to advanced heart failure necessitates the use of a Left Ventricular Assistive Device (LVAD) as a bridge to heart transplantation (1,8,10). Two teenagers with cardiomyopathy who were on the waiting list for heart transplantation and had LVADs were given a physical training intervention tailored by physiotherapist. This case report reviewed the efficacy of prehabilitation conducted by physiotherapists at the Hong Kong Children's Hospital. After the prehabilitation program both patients demonstrated significant improvements in functional capacity, respiratory effort, and hand strength. Physical training is a promising approach for patients who have undergone heart transplantation.
Recommended Citation
Chan MYR, Hui WW, Chan WW, Lun KS, Prehabilitation-Reconditioning of Teenage Heart Transplant Candidates Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology 2024;31(3) https://doi.org/10.55503/2790-6744.1534
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