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ExTraMATCH Meta-Analysis
ExTraMATCH Colloborators, BMJ Online First, bmj.com; 2004ExTraMATCH Colloborators, BMJ Online First, bmj.com; 2004
HR 0.72HR 0.72
HF Action
Chronic heart failure, NYHA Class II-IV, LVEF ≤ 35%,
optimal HF medical therapy, capable of exercising
Chronic heart failure, NYHA Class II-IV, LVEF ≤ 35%,
optimal HF medical therapy, capable of exercising
Pre-randomization CPX and ECHOPre-randomization CPX and ECHO
Randomization 1:1
(Stratified by center and HF etiology)
Randomization 1:1
(Stratified by center and HF etiology)
Exercise TrainingExercise Training
Usual CareUsual Care
Whellan DJ. Am Heart J 2007;153:201-211.Whellan DJ. Am Heart J 2007;153:201-211.
N = 2331
Median Follow-up 2.5 years
N = 2331
Median Follow-up 2.5 years