Heart rehab for older adults after heart failure crisis
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special exercise program for people over 65 who were recently hospitalized for heart failure and are now stable. It aims to see if a heart rehab plan tailored to your needs helps you recover and feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You were recently in the hospital for heart failure and are now stable (off strong heart medications for at least 3 days).
- You can walk more than 4 meters (about 13 feet) on your own.
- Your heart failure symptoms are class II or III (moderate symptoms like shortness of breath with activity, but not at rest).
- You do not have advanced dementia, a life-threatening illness, or a condition that prevents you from exercising safely.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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