A new test (VITTORIO Test) for functional fitness assessment in rehabilitation after cardiac surgery

A new test (VITTORIO Test) for functional fitness assessment in rehabilitation after cardiac surgery

Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) plays a central role in early detection of physical limitations. Traditionally exercise tolerance has been used as an indicator of overall PF. However exercise tolerance has been shown to poorly predict patients’ ability to perform daily-life activities. The goal of the p...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Calsamiglia, Federica Camera, Antonio Mazza, Paola Villa, Francesca Gigli Berzolari, Roberto Tramarin, Franco Cobelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2005-03-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
physical function assessment
cardiac rehabilitation
cardiac surgery
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/605

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