Key result
Hybrid rehab matches traditional programs for aerobic capacity but is linked to less muscle mass gain.
Why the study?
To evaluate the effectiveness of a traditional outpatient program and a hybrid program of cardiovascular rehabilitation in improving body composition and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease.
Does a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program improve body composition and cardiovascular risk factors compared to traditional outpatient rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease?
Observational (n=136)
No
Does a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program improve body composition and cardiovascular risk factors compared to traditional outpatient rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease?
Absolute Event Rate: 0.21% vs 0.65%
p-value: p=0.038
Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation is an effective and safe alternative to traditional outpatient programs for improving body composition and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease.
Hybrid rehab may match traditional programs for aerobic gains in CAD; leaves open muscle mass differences pending randomized confirmation.
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Zváč et al. (2025) conducted an observational in Coronary Artery Disease (n=136). Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation vs. Traditional outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (3 outpatient sessions per week) was evaluated on Change in muscle mass proportion (%) (p=0.038). Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation improved aerobic capacity (+18 W) similarly to traditional outpatient rehabilitation (+19 W), while the outpatient group achieved a significantly greater increase in muscle mass (+0.65% vs +0.21%, p=0.038).
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