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The Effect of Preoperative Cognitive Behavior and Exercise Therapy for a Patient With an Implanted Left Ventricular Assist Device in Korea
Author(s) -
Seo Yong Gon,
Park Won Hah,
Jeon Eun Seok,
Sung Ji Dong,
Jang Mi Ja
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pmandr
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.617
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1934-1563
pISSN - 1934-1482
DOI - 10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.06.011
Subject(s) - medicine , ventricular assist device , rehabilitation , quality of life (healthcare) , heart failure , aerobic exercise , cognition , physical therapy , circulatory system , destination therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , cardiology , nursing , psychiatry
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are used in patients with progressive heart failure symptoms to provide circulatory support. Patients with LVADs are referred to inpatient cardiac rehabilitation to prevent postoperative complications and improve aerobic capacity and quality of life. Preoperative exercise therapy for cardiac patients is an emerging treatment modality, and several studies have reported that it improves postoperative outcomes, such as length of hospital stay and postoperative complications. This case report describes the benefits of preoperative cognitive behavioral and exercise therapy in a Korean patient undergoing LVAD implantation. Level of Evidence V