Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: A Promising Modality of Exercise Training in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Phase I?

Volume 32, Nº 5, September and October 2019

DOI: http://www.dx.doi.org/10.5935/2359-4802.20190081

EDITORIAL

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: A Promising Modality of Exercise Training in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Phase I?

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Sergio Chermont

Mônica Quintão

There are currently few indications for the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in cardiac patients that are based on systematic reviews or even meta-analyses from the perspective of evidence-based practice. Therefore, the therapeutic potential of NMES is probably still poorly explored. Previous studies have shown benefits of NMES in patients with stable chronic heart failure (CHF).1 However, we wonder whether the application of this technique in cardiac patients has been extensively explored. We are certainly dealing with a new therapeutic possibility so far rarely recommended and employed in patients with cardiovascular diseases, especially in intrahospital cardiovascular rehabilitation. In this scenario, what could be added to the current knowledge and its main indications?

Keywords: Heart failure; Thoracic Surgery; Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation; Cardiac Rehabilitation.

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