Frailty, Physical Capacity and Lung Function in Postoperative Pulmonary Endarterectomy Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital
The goal of this observational and prospective study is to investigate changes in physical performance, lung function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength in patients during the postoperative period following pulmonary endarterectomy (PET).
Age ≥ 18 years
Both genders
Elective pulmonary endarterectomy surgery
Absence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the preoperative period.
Reoperation for any reason
Presence of cognitive or peripheral motor impairment that prevents the performance of functional tests in the postoperative period.