Blood Flow Restriction Exercise for Heart Failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether exercising with mild arm or leg pressure (to reduce blood flow slightly) helps people with heart failure improve their strength and heart function. It combines this technique with either aerobic exercise like walking or resistance exercises like light weights.
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Who can take part
- You have heart failure with reduced pumping ability (ejection fraction below 50%)
- Your heart failure symptoms are mild to moderate (NYHA class I-III), meaning you can still do daily activities with some limitations
- Your condition has been stable for at least 3 months with no recent hospitalizations
- You are physically able to exercise despite your heart condition
- You have not had a heart attack or stent/bypass surgery in the past year
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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