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Physical rehabilitation for older patients with acute HFpEF (REHAB-HFpEF) trial: Design and rationale.

PubMed / Am Heart J · 2026-03-10 · By Pastva AM, Reeves GR, Whellan DJ, et al. · American heart journal

The REHAB-HFpEF trial is a clinical study designed to evaluate physical rehabilitation interventions in older patients hospitalized with acute heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The article outlines the study's design and scientific rationale, targeting a population that faces high rates of functional decline and readmission following hospitalization. This trial is directly relevant to physical therapists working in acute care, cardiac rehabilitation, and geriatric settings.

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