The role of cardiac rehabilitation using exercise to decrease natriuretic peptide levels in non-surgical patients: a systematic review

Abstract Exercise is recommended in patients with cardiac failure. In the perioperative patient, exercise is also gaining popularity as a form of prehabilitation. In this meta-analysis, we examine if exercise is able to reduce natriuretic peptide levels. Natriuretic peptide (NP) has strong prognosti...

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Main Authors: Christella S. Alphonsus, Pooveshni Govender, Reitze N. Rodseth, Bruce M. Biccard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Perioperative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13741-019-0124-0