Effect of aerobic interval training on erythrocyte rheological and hemodynamic functions in heart failure patients with anemia

Background: Anemia disturbs hemorheological/hemodynamic properties, whereas aerobic interval training (AIT) achieves a superior aerobic fitness in patients with heart failure (HF). This study investigated whether AIT influences functional capacity by …

Exertional periodic breathing potentiates erythrocyte rheological dysfunction by elevating pro-inflammatory status in patients with anemic heart failure

Background: Exertional periodic breathing (EPB) or anemia is associated with an adverse prognosis in advanced heart failure (HF). The disturbed rheological properties of erythrocytes may contribute to circulatory disorders. This study investigated …