Short bursts of exercise reveal surprising heart stability in COPD patients
NCT ID NCT00295113
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at how the heart and lungs of 10 people with moderate COPD respond during a 30-minute exercise test with short, intense work periods. Researchers found that lung artery pressure dropped after the first 5 minutes and heart output stayed steady, even with high-intensity bursts. The goal was to better understand the body's response, not to test a treatment.
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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg - Service des Explorations Fonctionnelles
Strasbourg, 67091, France
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