Rajendran, A J and Pandurangi, U M and Mullasari, A S and Gomathy, S and Kuppurao, K V and Vijayan, V K
(2006)
High intensity exercise training programme following cardiac transplant.
Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences, 48 (4).
pp. 271-273.
ISSN 0377 9343
Abstract
A 26-year-old male patient who presented with symptoms of end stage cardiac failure as a result of dilated cardiomyopathy,
had an orthotopic cardiac transplantation. A comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme was provided to him and he
was introduced to a sport (tennis). The exercise training programme progressed from low intensity training to high intensity
programme over a period of 15 months. A cardio-pulmonary exercise test done 22 months after surgery suggested that he
was able to achieve the aerobic capacity comparable to that of a normal South Indian subject. He participated successfully
in the World Transplant Games in Sydney and returned safely. This suggests that after a proper cardiac rehabilitation
programme, patients undergoing heart transplantation can achieve normal physiological responses to lead a normal active
life
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