Effects of a phase IV home-based cardiac rehabilitation program on cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally and sedentary lifestyle is one of the main risk factors. Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs appear to be effective to improve exercise tolerance. The aim of the study, therefore, was to evaluate the effects of a phase IV (m...

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Main Author: Noites, Andreia (author)
Other Authors: Freitas, Carla Patrícia (author), Pinto, Joana (author), Melo, Cristina (author), Vieira, Ágata (author), Albuquerque, Aníbal (author), Teixeira, Madalena (author), Ribeiro, Fernando (author), Bastos, José Mesquita (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
Subjects:
Physical exercise
Home care
Acute myocardial infarction
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/9073
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/9073
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Summary:Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally and sedentary lifestyle is one of the main risk factors. Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs appear to be effective to improve exercise tolerance. The aim of the study, therefore, was to evaluate the effects of a phase IV (maintenance) home-based CR program on cardiorespiratory fitness and daily physical activity of patients recovering from an acute myocardial infarction.

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