Changes in NT-proBNP after physical training in patients with chronic heart failure
- VernacularTitle:慢性心力衰竭患者运动训练后血浆NT-proBNP浓度的变化
- Author:
Zhao-Qiang DONG
;
Qing-Hua LU
;
Jing GUO
;
Lin HAO
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Heart failure;
B-type natriuretic peptide;
Physical training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of physical training on plasma N-terminal pro-brain natri- uretic peptide(NT-proBNP)levels in patients with chronic heart failure(CHF).Methods Eighty NYHAⅡ-ⅢCHF patients were randomly divided into a training group(n=42)and a control group(n=38).A 6-minute walk- ing test was performed within 24 hours after the patients were admitted.The 6-minute walking distance and plasma NT-proBNP levels were determined before and after 8 weeks of programmed physical training.The patients of both groups were treated with routine drugs for heart failure.6-minute walk training was only performed in the training group twice a day for 8 weeks.Results Physical training could significantly reduce plasma NT-proBNP levels and improve performance on the 6-minute walking test.Conclusions Physical training could significantly reduce plas- ma NT-proBNP levels and improve the motor function of patients with CHF,and could be helpful in delaying the de- velopment of CHF.