HEART REHABILITATION PROGRAM ASSOCIATED WITH INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE: A REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Heart failure is a disease, where the heart cannot supply enough blood to meet metabolic needs, causing structural and functional cardiac changes. With this, the cardiac rehabilitation program collaborates in recovering and preserving the health of the body, with emphasis on physical exercises, reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out an integrative literature review in order to verify the effectiveness of a cardiac rehabilitation program associated with inspiratory muscle training and functional capacity in patients with heart failure. Materials and Methods: A search was made for references in the CAPES, Google Schorlar, SciELO, Lilacs and Pubmed databases in July 2020. The search allowed the identification of seven articles that met the established criteria. Results: According to the results found in this research, it was possible to point out the benefits shown through the cardiac rehabilitation program, such as increased conditioning and respiratory muscle strength, better performance in the 6-minute walk test and increased levels of physical fitness. of patients with heart failure. Conclusion: According to the literature consulted, the cardiac rehabilitation program is viable, safe and indicated, and should be considered an important resource for the treatment and maintenance of the health of these patients with heart failure, contributing to the physical, psychological and social aspects, preventing complications , reducing mortality rates, thereby improving life expectancy.