Exercise training is recommended for pulmonary hypertension (PH). Post hoc analysis of the PH and Home-Based (PHAHB) trial stratified patients into two groups based on median diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO). Patients with higher DLCO had a greater improvement in physical activity performance in response to exercise training, compared to those with lower DLCO. DLCO may be an important consideration in prescribing exercise in PH.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11422772 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pul2.12438 | DOI Listing |
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