Well, I think it depends on if the heart failure was managed early on or if the person already developed complications. If the client doesn't have complications and manages well by using pharmaceuticals such as beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, Ace inhibitors and diuretics, he or she might begin mild exercise program. Of course you won't be expecting for them to run marathon or workout at the gym every day. BUT, simple breathing and walking exercises, biofeedback, yoga, palate, etc. Those exercise programs are very good.
If the person develops shortness of breath adn exhaustion early on into the program, that means his or her heart failure is not managed properly. Usually doctors recommend walking. You don't want the client to sit in a chair all day or even worse lay in bed...Activity helps circulation to reach lower body as well and prevents pressure ulcers, loss of muscle mass and respiratory deficiencies. Of course the doctor decides on exercise program and it definitely varies among professionals. People with heart failure are under strict blood pressure control and input/output control. That means you want to make sure balance fluid intake with urinary output to prevent dehydration/overhydration. And when you exercise, there's an option to control your heart rate. The key to initial exercise is to start slow with warm up and finish with lighter, slower movements. This will reduce fluctuations in blood pressure and eart rate.
Well, I can talk for hours, but I think you got general idea
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