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

Authors
Klaus, L Beniaminovitz, A Choi, L Greenfield, F Whitworth, GC Oz, MC Mancini, DM
Citation
L. Klaus et al., Pilot study of guided imagery use in patients with severe heart failure, AM J CARD, 86(1), 2000, pp. 101
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
86
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20000701)86:1<101:PSOGIU>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
The impact of guided imagery, a method of visualization and relaxation, on exercise performance and quality of life was studied in 8 patients with sev ere heart failure. No significant improvement was observed in exercise capa city although some trends for improved quality of life were observed.