A physiological evaluation of non invasive ventilation (NIV) during exercise in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsISRCTN registry
Year 2004
INTERVENTION: Randomised controlled trial to examine the effect of NIV on exercise capacity in patients with CHF, comparing NIV, sham NIV and no ventilatory support. CONDITION: Chronic heart failure (CHF) ; Circulatory System ; Heart failure PRIMARY OUTCOME: Peak oxygen consumption in order to establish the effect of NIV on exercise capacity in patients with CHF. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class 2 to 4 CHF
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First added on: Aug 21, 2024