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However, improvements in functional capacity after LVAD implantation are minimal or modest, depending on pre-implantation right ventricular function, the patient\u2019s hemodynamic status, the optimization of guideline-directed medical therapy, and noncardiac factors (physical deconditioning, skeletal muscle alterations, anemia, and alterations in alveolar gas exchange). Therefore, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a fundamental element from the early stages after LVAD implantation, as it is not only safe but also highly effective, leading to improved functional capacity and fewer episodes of worsening heart failure, and may be associated with reduced mortality. To perform safe and effective CR in patients with LVADs, it is crucial to account for the unique issues in this group. This includes the difficulty of detecting an arterial pulse with standard tools during CPR and the importance of closely monitoring the transmission line and LVAD controller to prevent unintended damage. 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