Influence of long-term swimming exercises on cardiac index, life duality and level of depression in patients with heart failure with pEF and diabetes mellitus type 2

Abstract Introduction In the number of studies it was proved that specific physical activity can significantly improve the control of Heart Failure (HF). Physical exercises improve mobility, strength and cardiovascular fitness, can easily be performed in patients with HF. Purpose To investigate the effect of regular swimmings on cardiac output, life duality, anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with HF and DM type 2. Material and methods 62 patients (20 women and 42 men, mean age 55.3±7.9 years) with HFpEF and DM type 2 were included in prospective observation during 6 months. The intensity of physical activity was 6 points due to Borg scale (60–70.0%). Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), MLHFO and SF-36 surveys were used. The water temperature was 32°C throughout the study. Results It was set that lowest scores QL in patients with HF and DM type 2 were obtained on the scales of physical (PF, GH and RP) and psychological (RE, VE and SF) health components (p