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Physical Exercise and Mental Wellbeing Rehabilitation for Acute Stress-induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: The PLEASE Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Physical Exercise Program and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Completed, enrolled 76 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy presents like a heart attack and is typically triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. Recovery of this condition varies and many patients continue to suffer from symptoms such as fatigue and breathlessness for a protracted period after their event. Research conducted in our unit has found that the heart function does not recover fully as is commonly believed and that the energetic status of the heart remains impaired for an extended period of time. The purpose of our study is to establish whether following a structured exercise program or a mental wellbeing program compared to usual care for 12 weeks after an episode of Takotsubo will improve the energy status of the heart, their physical conditioning and improve the general mental wellbeing of patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A structured exercise program
A structured cognitive behavioural therapy program