Early Postoperative Cardiac Rehabilitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Report

Yi-qi Cao; Guo-qiang Zheng; Li-min Zhong; Ke-yi Chen; Gang Wang; Zhi-wei Mou

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Early Postoperative Cardiac Rehabilitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Report

Yi-qi Cao, Guo-qiang Zheng, Li-min Zhong, Ke-yi Chen, Gang Wang, Zhi-wei Mou^*

Published in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research (Volume 8, Issue 1)

Received: 5 February 2024 Accepted: 21 February 2024 Published: 29 February 2024

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Abstract

This study emphasizes the crucial role of early mobilization and proactive physical therapy for individuals undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy in the context of chronic or end-stage heart failure. Given the intricate medical complexities and prolonged hospitalizations inherent in this patient cohort, specialized cardiac rehabilitation (CR) strategies emerge as indispensable components in cardiovascular medicine. Detailed herein is a case study featuring a 62-year-old male patient who underwent LVAD implantation and participated in a 7-week cardiac rehabilitation program. The observed outcomes revealed substantial improvements in exercise capacity and muscle strength, assessed through standardized physical assessments. Importantly, echocardiographic evaluation demonstrated no adverse effects on left ventricular function. This case underscores the pivotal significance of early rehabilitation intervention during the postoperative phase, particularly in patients exhibiting stable vital signs and hemodynamics. The findings contribute to the refinement of tailored rehabilitation approaches for LVAD recipients, thereby fostering enhanced clinical outcomes and an elevated quality of life in this specialized patient population. The study underscores the critical importance of implementing early rehabilitation strategies in the holistic care paradigm for LVAD recipients, with potential implications for optimizing therapeutic protocols and improving long-term patient outcomes in the field of cardiovascular rehabilitation.

Published in	Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research (Volume 8, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ccr.20240801.15
Page(s)	29-34
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Cardiac Rehabilitation, Left Ventricular Assist Device, Heart Failure, Physical Therapy

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Cao, Y., Zheng, G., Zhong, L., Chen, K., Wang, G., et al. (2024). Early Postoperative Cardiac Rehabilitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Report. Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research, 8(1), 29-34. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ccr.20240801.15

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Cao, Y.; Zheng, G.; Zhong, L.; Chen, K.; Wang, G., et al. Early Postoperative Cardiac Rehabilitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Report. Cardiol. Cardiovasc. Res. 2024, 8(1), 29-34. doi: 10.11648/j.ccr.20240801.15

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Cao Y, Zheng G, Zhong L, Chen K, Wang G, et al. Early Postoperative Cardiac Rehabilitation in LVAD Patients: A Case Report. Cardiol Cardiovasc Res. 2024;8(1):29-34. doi: 10.11648/j.ccr.20240801.15

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Yi-qi Cao

Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Guo-qiang Zheng

Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Li-min Zhong

Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Ke-yi Chen

Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Gang Wang

Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Zhi-wei Mou

Department of Rehabilitation, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China

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