Research Article

[Retracted] Exercise Rehabilitation Improves Heart Function and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Table 3

Symptoms in elderly patients with heart failure.

SortSymptomsThe occurrence of symptomsSeverity of symptomsLevel of distress
nIncidenceMedianMedian

1Shortness of breath16884.0833
2Edema of legs or arms15275.1322
3Dizziness12562.1822
4Cough10350.7422
5Palpitations10150.3523
6Exhausted9144.7833
7Sleep and wake up at night8541.7333
8Difficulty breathing when lying down8240.3423
9Dry mouth7737.8222
10Lack of appetite7235.8322
11Sweating6129.8622
12Chest pain4923.8833
13Trouble sleeping4623.3633
14Bloating4623.3522
15Nausea2813.4220
16Numbness in hands and feet2310.9521.5
17Decline in physical fitness2210.4421
18Hard to concentrate188.4522
19Vomiting156.9622
20Anxiety156.9622
21Itchy skin146.4522