Respiratory muscle weakness increases dead-space ventilation ratio aggravating ventilation-perfusion mismatch during exercise in patients with chronic heart failure.

Nobuaki HamazakiTakashi MasudaKentaro KamiyaRyota MatsuzawaKohei NozakiEmi MaekawaChiharu NodaMinako Yamaoka-TojoJunya Ako

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2018)

Respiratory muscle weakness was associated with an increased dead-space ventilation ratio aggravating ventilation-perfusion mismatch during exercise in patients with CHF.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
mechanical ventilation
high intensity
skeletal muscle
physical activity
resistance training
contrast enhanced
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
computed tomography
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory tract
body composition