Pilot study of guided imagery use in patients with severe heart failure

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作者
Klaus, L
Beniaminovitz, A
Choi, L
Greenfield, F
Whitworth, GC
Oz, MC
Mancini, DM
机构
[1] Columbia Univ, Dept Surg, Div Circulatory Physiol, New York, NY 10032 USA
[2] Columbia Univ, Dept Circulatory Physiol, New York, NY 10032 USA
[3] Presbyterian Hosp, Complementary Med Serv, New York, NY USA
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10.1016/S0002-9149(00)00838-9
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The impact of guided imagery, a method of visualization and relaxation, on exercise performance and quality of life was studied in 8 patients with severe heart failure. No significant improvement was observed in exercise capacity although some trends for improved quality of life were observed.
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