Short term high-intensity interval training in patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery increases aerobic fitness

• Main Authors: Anna Michel (Author), Vincent Gremeaux (Author), Guillaume Muff (Author), Basile Pache (Author), Sandrine Geinoz (Author), Ana Larcinese (Author), Charles Benaim (Author), Bengt Kayser (Author), Nicolas Demartines (Author), Martin Hübner (Author), David Martin (Author), Cyril Besson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Prehabilitation may improve postoperative clinical outcomes among patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. This study evaluated the potential effects of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program performed before major abdominal surgery on patients' cardiorespirat...