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Review
. 2018 Apr-Jun;11(2):107-118.

Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with heart failure - review

R L Ploesteanu  1   2 , A C Nechita  1   2 , D Turcu  3 , B N Manolescu  4 , S C Stamate  1   2 , M Berteanu  2   3
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Review

Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with heart failure - review

R L Ploesteanu et al. J Med Life. 2018 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Research conducted in the last two decades suggests that neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower limb muscles (NMES) may be a "bridge" to conventional exercise or an alternative for patients with advanced chronic heart failure (CHF), non-compliant or non-responsive to physical training. Through stimulating the work of the skeletal muscles, NMES increases the functional capacity, muscle mass and endurance in patients with CHF. A beneficial effect of NMES on functional capacity, vascular endothelial function, quality of life and aerobic enzymes activity has been shown. A significant benefit of this novel therapy in heart failure is the fact that the procedure can be home-based, after prior guidance of the patient.

Keywords: NMES; advanced heart failure; cardiac rehabilitation; heart failure; neuromuscular electrical stimulation; oxidative stress.

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