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At the same time, SMW is clinically under-recognized, while exercise training (ET) studies in weak LVAD patients are lacking.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case summary<\/jats:title><jats:p>A 60-year-old man with advanced HF, SMW, cardiac cachexia, and frailty was confined in bed for 6 months initially supported with intravenous inotropes and subsequently with an intra-aortic balloon pump. His frailty was recognized as an LVAD-responsive frailty, and patient was successfully implanted with a HeartWare (Medtronic). Post-surgery, patient was very weak, unable even to move in bed without assistance. We evaluated skeletal muscle using simple tools such as the Oxford scale, mid-thigh circumference, hand-held dynamometry, and maximum inspiratory pressure. Physical performance was assessed with the sit to stand test, gait speed test, pedal bike timing, and the 6\u2005min walk test. 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