Pre-rehabilitation is an emerging preoperative management strategy designed to mitigate surgical stress responses and expedite postoperative recovery through optimized interventions, which typically includes exercise training, nutritional support, and psychological counseling. For patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the implementation of pre-rehabilitation measures is particularly crucial. This article reviews the necessity and principal components of pre-rehabilitation in TAVR patients, and offers suggestions including constructing the best pre-rehabilitation intervention program for TAVR, enhancing patient compliance and engagement in the recovery process, and paying attention to the management of frailty for TAVR patients. The aim is to provide a reference for healthcare professionals seeking to further refine the pre-rehabilitation management model for TAVR patients.
The implantation of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has significantly improved the quality of life for patients with end-stage heart failure. However, it is assiosciated with the risk of complications, with unplanned readmissions gaining increasing attention. This article reviews the influencing factors, prediction methods, models, and intervention measures for unplanned readmissions in LVAD patients, aiming to provide scientific guidance for clinical practice, assist healthcare professionals in accurately assessing patients' conditions, and develop rational care plans.