Key result
Cardiac rehabilitation improves peak VO2 by ~2.1 ml/kg/min in patients with ischemic heart disease.
Why the study?
To evaluate the clinical characteristics and changes in functional capacity of patients completing contemporary cardiac rehabilitation programs across Spain.
Does a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program improve functional capacity in adult patients with ischaemic heart disease?
Population
77 adult patients with ischaemic heart disease completing CR who performed cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Comparison
Baseline vs discharge functional capacity metrics
Design
Prospective, multicentre, cross-sectional registry
Authors
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May improve functional capacity in IHD during contemporary CR; supports benefits but leaves outcome effects open.
Cross-Sectional (n=77)
Yes
Does a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program improve functional capacity in adult patients with ischaemic heart disease?
Effect estimate: Mean gain +2.1 ml/kg/min
Absolute Event Rate: 25.6% vs 23.4%
p-value: p=<0.001
Participation in a contemporary exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program significantly improves aerobic capacity (VO2 peak) in patients with ischaemic heart disease, even among those with preserved baseline functional capacity.
Fernandez et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Ischaemic heart disease (n=77). Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program vs. Baseline (pre-rehabilitation) was evaluated on Mean peak oxygen consumption (VO2 peak) in ml/kg/min (Mean gain +2.1 ml/kg/min, p=<0.001). Participation in a contemporary cardiac rehabilitation program significantly increased mean peak oxygen consumption from 23.4 to 25.6 ml/kg/min (p < 0.001) in patients with ischaemic heart disease.
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