Research evidence does not support the benefits of preoperative rehabilitation for heart and lung transplant candidates to improve function and activity tolerance.

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Preoperative rehabilitation has been demonstrated to have a positive effect on the function and exercise tolerance of patients who are heart or lung transplant candidates.The strength of the evidence has led to patients often being required to participate in preoperative rehabilitation in order to meet criteria as a transplant candidate.

Research Evidence Does Not Support the Benefits of Preoperative Rehabilitation