| Methods | Cross over RCT |
| Participants | Mixed aetiology of CHF, 67% CHD, 33% AF, LVEF<40%. Focus on the elderly >75 years, mean age 81 years, 75% men. 22 patients randomised |
| Interventions | Resistance training - 6 station circuit with stations alternating between stamina and strengthening exercises. Patients worked in a range comfortable to them and warned not to exceed 70% max HR (showed how to monitor this). Average session 1 hour, once a week for 12 weeks. Follow-up assessment at end of intervention period at 24 weeks (cross over trial) |
| Outcomes | Distance on 6 min walk |
| Notes |
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