Key result
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation was associated with a significant reduction in C-reactive protein levels (-3.1, P = .003) in patients with coronary heart disease.
Why the study?
Does participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program improve C-reactive protein levels in patients with coronary heart disease?
Population
172 patients with coronary heart disease (CHD)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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CR participation may lower CRP in CHD; leaves open whether this improves prognosis or warrants routine use.
Observational (n=172)
Does participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program improve C-reactive protein levels in patients with coronary heart disease?
Mean Difference: -3.1
p-value: p=.003
Cardiac rehabilitation is associated with significant improvements in systemic inflammation (CRP), exercise capacity, and metabolic markers in patients with coronary heart disease.
Caulin‐Glaser et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Coronary heart disease (CHD) (n=172). Cardiac rehabilitation was evaluated on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels (MD -3.1, p=.003). Participation in cardiac rehabilitation was associated with a significant reduction in C-reactive protein levels (-3.1, P = .003) in patients with coronary heart disease.
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