Journal article
Exercise training meta-analysis of trials in patients with chronic heart failure (ExTraMATCH)
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of exercise training on survival in patients with heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
DESIGN: Collaborative meta-analysis. Inclusion criteria Randomised parallel group controlled trials of exercise training for at least eight weeks with individual patient data on survival for at least three months. Studies reviewed Nine datasets, totalling 801 patients: 395 received exercise training …
Authors
Piepoli MF; Davos C; Francis DP; Coats AJS
Journal
The BMJ, Vol. 328, No. 7433,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
January 24, 2004
DOI
10.1136/bmj.37938.645220.ee
ISSN
0959-8138