Why the study?
It was unknown whether a community-based physical rehabilitation program could improve the prognosis of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention after acute myocardial infarction.
Does a community-based physical rehabilitation program reduce major adverse cardiac events in patients who had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention after acute myocardial infarction?
Population
164 consecutive patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention after acute myocardial infarction
Comparison
Community-based physical rehabilitation program vs conventional treatment
Design
Randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
25 ± 15.4 mo
Authors
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May support community-based rehab to lower MACE post-AMI PCI; leaves open confirmation in larger trials before practice change.
Does a community-based physical rehabilitation program reduce major adverse cardiac events in patients who had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention after acute myocardial infarction?
A 12-month community-based physical rehabilitation program significantly reduces the risk of MACE and improves cardiac function and physical stamina in patients post-PCI for acute myocardial infarction.
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