Impact of inspiratory muscle training on cardiorespiratory function in patients with cardiotoxicity: a literature review

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https://doi.org/10.55892/jrg.v9i20.3340

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Cardiotoxicity, Inspiratory Muscle Training, Cardiorespiratory Function, Physiotherapy

Abstract

Cardiotoxicity is characterized by structural and functional alterations of the heart, mainly associated with cardiovascular diseases and oncological treatments, which may result in cardiac dysfunction and reduced functional capacity. In this context, inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been investigated as a therapeutic strategy in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy.This study aimed to analyze the impact of inspiratory muscle training on cardiorespiratory function in patients with cardiotoxicity through a literature review. A descriptive and qualitative bibliographic review was conducted based on scientific articles and clinical guidelines related to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.The analyzed studies indicate that IMT contributes to increased respiratory muscle strength, improved exercise tolerance, and reduced dyspnea, favoring functional capacity in these patients.It is concluded that inspiratory muscle training represents a relevant therapeutic strategy in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, promoting functional benefits and improved quality of life in patients with cardiotoxicity.

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Author Biographies

Lini Jennifer Soares de Araújo, Centro Universitário Cesmac – Maceió – AL – Brasil.

Graduando do curso de fisioterapia do Centro Universitário Cesmac – Maceió – AL – Brasil.

Kimberlly Annita da Silva, Centro Universitário Cesmac – Maceió – AL – Brasil

Graduanda do curso de fisioterapia do Centro Universitário Cesmac – Maceió – AL – Brasil.

Anny Karine Silva Simões Guimarães, Centro Universitário Cesmac – Maceió – AL – Brasil

Mestra em ciências da Educação pela Absoulute Christian University, Docente titular no CESMAC das disciplinas de pneumofuncional 1 e 2, Fisioterapia Cardiovascular, Fisiologia do exercício e Prática Clínica.

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Published

2026-05-15

How to Cite

ARAÚJO, L. J. S. de; SILVA, K. A. da; GUIMARÃES, A. K. S. S. Impact of inspiratory muscle training on cardiorespiratory function in patients with cardiotoxicity: a literature review. JRG Journal of Academic Studies, Brasil, São Paulo, v. 9, n. 20, p. e093340, 2026. DOI: 10.55892/jrg.v9i20.3340. Disponível em: https://mail.revistajrg.com/index.php/jrg/article/view/3340. Acesso em: 16 may. 2026.

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