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Pre-Op Exercise Trial Aims to Speed Aortic Stenosis Recovery

4/24/2026

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Graeme Harrison joined the CardioFit trial at University Hospital Southampton to test if pre-operative exercise speeds recovery.
The trial, funded by Heartbeat charity and NIHR Southampton Centre, monitors participants with heart-rate and oxygen sensors.
Professor Sandy Jack said pre-habilitation could shorten recovery, reduce cancellations and lower costs.
Mark Ind said the programme gives patients hope and targets the around 300,000 UK residents with severe aortic stenosis.

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Graeme Harrison joined the CardioFit trial at University Hospital Southampton to test if pre-operative exercise speeds recovery.
The trial, funded by Heartbeat charity and NIHR Southampton Centre, monitors participants with heart-rate and oxygen sensors.
Professor Sandy Jack said pre-habilitation could shorten recovery, reduce cancellations and lower costs.
Mark Ind said the programme gives patients hope and targets the around 300,000 UK residents with severe aortic stenosis.