Left-Ventricular Function and Physical Performance on the 6-min Walk Test in Older Patients After Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

Among elderly patients admitted as inpatients to an intensive rehabilitation program soon after cardiac surgery, those with poor LVF are most likely to respond more favorably to physical training. Therefore, instead of considering poor LVF a risk for starting physical training in these patients, it should be considered a strong indication, to avoid further physical deconditioning and disability.