Rationale and design of a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of an exercise program to improve the quality of life of patients with heart failure in primary care: The EFICAR study protocol

• Main Authors: de la Torre Maria M (Author), Domingo Mar (Author), Gómez Manuel A (Author), Echevarria Pilar (Author), Lekuona Iñaki (Author), Torcal Jesús (Author), Grandes Gonzalo (Author), Zuazagoitia Ana (Author), Ramírez Jose I (Author), Montoya Imanol (Author), Oyanguren Juana (Author), Pinilla Ricardo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Quality of life (QoL) decreases as heart failure worsens, which is one of the greatest worries of these patients. Physical exercise has been shown to be safe for people with heart failure. Previous studies have tested heterogeneous e...