Exercise Training in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by a specialist physician in accordance with the 2015 guideline for the treatment and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension of the European Heart and Respiratory Societies (ERS/ESC),
- Patients with stable pharmacological treatment,
- Patients clinically stable at least last three months.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of orthopedic or neurological problems that will affect functional tests and muscle strength measurement,
- Recent surgical procedures,
- Recent syncope,
- Pregnancy,
- Presence of severe left heart failure,
- Presence of severe ischemic heart disease,
- Hypertensive patients,
- Patients who have problems in communicating.
Sites / Locations
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Institute of CardiologyRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Kettlebell Exercise
Control
8-week, 3-day/week supervised training will be applied to the participants in this group. After the initial assessment, patients in this group will receive a one-session education on the pathophysiology of PAH, the benefits of physical activity, and energy conservation techniques during activities of daily living. Pharmacological treatment of patients in this group will be continued.
Any intervention will not be performed. After the initial assessment, patients in this group will receive a one-session education on the pathophysiology of PAH, the benefits of physical activity, and energy conservation techniques during activities of daily living. Pharmacological treatment of patients in this group will be continued.