Overview
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of high-intensity interval training and moderate intensity continuous training on cardiopulmonary functions in chronic heart failure.
Description
enroll chronic heart failure patients into 3 randomized controlled group
- high intensity interval training
- moderate intensity continous training
- control
perform cardica rehab for 12 weeks, compare primary and secondary endpoints between baseline and 12 weeks results
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- medically stable chronic heart failure
- NYHA II-III
- can perform cardiopulmonary exercise test
- after 3months with proper medication
- age 30 to 70
- ejection fraction< 40%
Exclusion Criteria:
- contraindication to cardiopulmonary exercise test
- musculoskeletal problem who cannot perform cardiopulmonary exercise test
- cognition deficit who cannot understand directions
- severe medial illness