Inspiratory Muscle Training and Functional Capacity in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Introduction: Cardiac surgery is a highly complex procedure which generates worsening of lung function and decreased inspiratory muscle strength. The inspiratory muscle training becomes effective for muscle strengthening and can improve functional capacity. Objective: To investigate the e...

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Main Authors: André Luiz Lisboa Cordeiro, Thiago Araújo de Melo, Daniela Neves, Julianne Luna, Mateus Souza Esquivel, André Raimundo França Guimarães, Daniel Lago Borges, Jefferson Petto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular
Series:Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
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