Why the study?
Does isometric exercise training improve cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes in individuals with coronary artery disease?
Comparison
Isometric exercise training vs comparator not specified
Design
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Key result
Isometric exercise in patients with coronary artery disease demonstrated chronic and acute cardiovascular and metabolic benefits across 13 randomized controlled trials.
Authors
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Supports isometric exercise in CAD cardiac rehabilitation; extends evidence for non-aerobic modalities in secondary prevention.
Systematic Review
Does isometric exercise training improve cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes in individuals with coronary artery disease?
Isometric exercise is well tolerated and provides both chronic and acute cardiovascular and metabolic benefits in patients with coronary artery disease, supporting its use in cardiac rehabilitation.
Sánchez-Delgado et al. (2026) conducted a systematic review in Coronary Artery Disease. Isometric exercise was evaluated on Cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. Isometric exercise in patients with coronary artery disease demonstrated chronic and acute cardiovascular and metabolic benefits across 13 randomized controlled trials.