Cardiac Rehabilitation for Heart Failure Patients: A Narrative Review

CR Participation in Heart Failure

Authors

  • Farzana Khan Shoma Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Fakhrul Islam Khaled Department of Cardiology, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka.
  • Md Abdus Shakoor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Md Harisul Hoque Department of Cardiology, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Ziaur Rahman Chowdhury Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bmrcb.v51i03.86003

Keywords:

Heart failure, Family caregivers, Cardiac rehabilitation

Abstract

Heart failure (HF) affects millions globally, and family caregivers play a vital role in supporting HF patients through cardiac rehabilitation (CR). These caregivers help with medication management, physical activity, and emotional support, contributing significantly to patient outcomes. However, the impact of caregiving on family members’ health and well-being is understudied. This review aims to evaluate the effects of family caregiver involvement on cardiovascular outcomes, quality of life, and mental well-being for HF patients.

A narrative review was conducted by analyzing studies on family caregivers in CR for HF patients, using databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase. Family caregivers’ involvement is to improved cardiovascular outcomes, exercise capacity, and mental well-being in HF patients, but also face emotional and physical burdens. Supporting caregivers is essential for optimizing CR programs.

Bangladesh Medical Res Counc Bull 2025;51(3): 151-157

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Published

2025-12-20

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 03 (2025)

Section

Review Paper

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Copyright (c) 2025 Farzana Khan Shoma, Md. Fakhrul Islam Khaled, Md. Abdus Shakoor, Md. Harisul Hoque, Ziaur Rahman Chowdhury

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