Recovering from a TAVR procedure, which is a way to repair an aortic valve, can be a long road. Patients often face a waitlist to start formal cardiac rehabilitation. During this time, staying active is vital but can be hard to manage without constant guidance.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Hospital Heart and Vascular Center are planning a study to see if technology can bridge that gap. They will test the Cardio Heart Connect program, which uses commercially available fitness tools. The goal is to see if these digital programs help patients hit their daily step goals while they wait for official rehab.
The trial plans to follow 200 patients over 8 weeks and up to 12 months. While the study is still in the planning phase and has not started yet, it aims to find better ways to keep heart patients moving. Because no results are available yet, we cannot say if the app will be more effective than standard care.
