Key result
Complementary resistance and balance training did not show greater benefits for physical performance compared with a usual cardiac rehabilitation program in elderly patients after acute coronary syndrome.
Why the study?
Nearly 23% of elderly patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome have reduced muscle strength, but whether complementary resistance and balance training during short-term cardiac rehabilitation improves outcomes was unclear.
Does complementary resistance and balance training improve functional capacity and physical performance in elderly patients after acute coronary syndrome undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?
RCT (n=63)
1:1:1
No
Does complementary resistance and balance training improve functional capacity and physical performance in elderly patients after acute coronary syndrome undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?
Complementary resistance and balance training added to usual short-term cardiac rehabilitation does not provide additional benefits in functional capacity or physical performance for elderly patients after acute coronary syndrome.
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Supports feasibility of complex training post-ACS in elderly; leaves open efficacy, safety, and functional benefits pending larger trials.
Beigienė et al. (2021) conducted an RCT in Acute coronary syndrome (n=63). Complementary resistance and balance training vs. Usual inpatient cardiac rehabilitation program was evaluated on Functional capacity (6MWT, CPET) and physical performance (SPPB, 1RM). Complementary resistance and balance training did not show greater benefits for physical performance compared with a usual cardiac rehabilitation program in elderly patients after acute coronary syndrome.
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