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Frailty, Physical Capacity and Lung Function in Postoperative Pulmonary Endarterectomy Patients
Evaluation of Frailty, Physical Capacity and Lung Function in Postoperative Pulmonary Endarterectomy Patients: an Observational and Prospective Clinical Study
About This Trial
The goal of this observational and prospective study is to investigate changes in physical performance, lung function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength in patients during the postoperative period following pulmonary endarterectomy (PET).
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Both genders
- Elective pulmonary endarterectomy surgery
- Absence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the preoperative period.
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Reoperation for any reason
- Presence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the postoperative period.
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Both genders
* Elective pulmonary endarterectomy surgery
* Absence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the preoperative period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Reoperation for any reason
* Presence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the postoperative period.
Locations (1)
Instituto do Coração - Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil