Continous positive airway pressure (CPAP) increases exercise tolerance in congestive heart failure patients

The results of a study reported in the July issue of Chest indicate that continous positive airway pressure (CPAP) used by patients with congestive heart failure for 30 minutes daily "...enhances pulmonary function and consequently exercise tolerance."

CPAP is presently a treatment used for sleep apnea.


Chest 2006;130:157-163.
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