Keywords
myocardial infarction
left ventricular ejection fraction
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Abstract
Background. Properly selected rehabilitation training reduces the need for oxygen, slows down the resting and exertional activity of the heart and increases the ejection volume of the heart, improves the endothelial function, improves the blood circulation of skeletal muscles and increases muscle strength. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of cardiac rehabilitation on haemodynamic parameters and echocardiographic examination of the patient's heart after myocardial infarction with low left ventricle ejection fraction. Case description and rehabilitation program. Patient after myocardial infarction and diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the GOLD II / A stage. ECG revealed a high degree of ischemic impairment of left ventricular systolic function. The patient was diagnosed with ischemic cardiomyopathy in the NYHA II class of circulatory compensation. In 2014, he underwent myocardial infarction of the front wall of STEMI. In May 2014 ICD-VR SJM was implanted. After the stress test the patient started rehabilitation, which consisted of training on a cycloergometer, cardiofitness exercises and general exercises in the gym. Trainings were held 3 times a week for 2 hours a day. The initial load on the cycloergometer was 60 Watt and increased by 5 Watt every 4 minutes. After the medical check-up, six months after the rehabilitation, the spiro-ergometric test was carried out and the decision to continue conservative treatment was maintained on the basis of good results. However, the patient still reported exercise dyspnoea in the NYHA II functional class. Conclusions. After six months of regular rehabilitation training with moderate load, an improvement in the patient's performance and an increase in the left ventricle ejection fraction can be observed. Systematic training and self-discipline of the patient positively influenced the improvement of health and further treatment.References
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