Long-term evolution of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels and exercise capacity in 132 left ventricular assist device recipients.

Charlotte J Van Edom Steven Jacobs Libera FresielloKatrien VandersmissenChristophe Vandenbriele Walter Droogné Bart Meyns

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2022)

NT-proBNP decreased on LVAD support. We showed that submaximal (6MWT) and maximal exercise capacity (cardiopulmonary exercise testing) improve after LVAD implantation and demonstrated an inverse correlation of both tests with NT-proBNP levels.

Keyphrases

left ventricular assist device
high intensity
resistance training
physical activity
body composition
heart rate
white matter
blood pressure
cerebral ischemia