Detlev Willemsen, C Cordes, B Bjarnason-Wehrens, E Knoglinger, E Langheim, R Marx, N Reiss, T Schmidt, A Workowski, P Bartsch, C Baumbach, C Bongarth, H Phillips, R Radke, M Riedel, S Schmidt, E Skobel, C Toussaint, J Glatz
The increasing use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in terminal heart failure patients provides new challenges to cardiac rehabilitation physicians. Structured cardiac rehabilitation strategies are still poorly implemented for this special patient group. Clear guidance and more evidence for optimal modalities are needed. Thereby, attention has to be paid to specific aspects, such as psychological and social support and education (e.g., device management, INR self-management, drive-line care, and medication)...
March 2016: Clinical Research in Cardiology Supplements