Exercise Training in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

The Effects of Kettlebell Exercise Training in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

In this study, the effects of kettlebell exercise training on functional capacity, dyspnea and activities of daily living in patients diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) will be investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by a specialist physician in accordance with the 2015 guideline for the treatment and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension of the European Heart and Respiratory Societies (ERS/ESC),
• Patients with stable pharmacological treatment,
• Patients clinically stable at least last three months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of orthopedic or neurological problems that will affect functional tests and muscle strength measurement,
• Recent surgical procedures,
• Recent syncope,
• Pregnancy,
• Presence of severe left heart failure,
• Presence of severe ischemic heart disease,
• Hypertensive patients,
• Patients who have problems in communicating.