Authors

1. de Noronha , Isis Marinho
2. Almeida , Larisse Xavier
3. de Souza Silva Andrade , Nina Vitória
4. de França , Eduardo Eriko Tenório
5. de Morais Lima , José Heriston
6. Pedrosa , Rafaela
7. Siqueira , Fernanda
8. Onofre , Tatiana

Abstract

Most patients had respiratory muscle strength close to normal; however, those with dilated heart failure and NYHA class III presented low maximum inspiratory pressure values. Quality of life was moderately compromised, mainly because of long disease duration, NYHA class III, and low left ventricular ejection fraction.