Slow breathing for heart failure recovery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether practicing slow, paced breathing can improve heart rate variability, which is a sign of how well your heart adapts to stress. It may help you feel better and recover more smoothly after being hospitalized for heart failure.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with heart failure and are currently in the hospital but stable.
- You are not using a pacemaker and do not need a breathing machine.
- You do not have chronic lung diseases like COPD, asthma, or pulmonary hypertension.
- You do not have severe heart valve problems, aortic dissection, or recent heart infections.
- You can walk on your own and do not have conditions like dementia or a history of stroke that would make it hard to follow instructions.
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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