The role of venous and breathing exercise in internal medicine care. An interdisciplinary overview Thrombosis prevention to acid-base homeostasis

  • István Kusztor Semmelweis University, Department of Internal Medicine and Hematology
  • László Kalabay Dr. Semmelweis University Department of Internal Medicine and Hematology, Department of Family Medicine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8329-3755
Keywords: venous exercise, breathing exercise, deep vein thrombosis, diaphragm-pump, acid-base homeostasis, medical rehabilitation

Abstract

Prolonged immobilization in internal medicine wards is a major risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and postoperative pulmonary complications. Venous exercise – referred to as the ankle-pump exercise (APE) in the English-language literature – and respiratory exercise based on diaphragmatic training improve not only oxygenation but also haemodynamics, acid-base balance and visceral perfusion. This review highlights the patho-physiological foundations, evidence base and clinical protocols of these two therapeutic modalities and describes how they can be integrated into the routine care pathway of medical in-patients.

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Published
2025-12-17
How to Cite
Kusztor, Istvan, and László Kalabay. 2025. “The Role of Venous and Breathing Exercise in Internal Medicine Care. An Interdisciplinary Overview Thrombosis Prevention to Acid-Base Homeostasis”. Hungarian Archives of Internal Medicine 78 (5-6). Budapest, 245-51. https://doi.org/10.59063/mba.2025.78.5-6.1.
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