Why the study?
Does cardiac rehabilitation improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and endurance in older coronary patients?
Population
Older patients presenting with acute coronary disease or undergoing coronary revascularization procedures
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports cardiac rehabilitation referral in older coronary patients; leaves open need for prospective RCTs to confirm.
Does cardiac rehabilitation improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and endurance in older coronary patients?
Cardiac rehabilitation is a safe and effective intervention to improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and endurance in older patients with coronary disease.
Philip A. Ades (1999) studied this question.
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