Possible benefits of different physical exercise programs after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a minireview of selected randomized controlled trials

Background Recommendations for using exercise training protocols in cardiac rehabilitation are based on the potential benefits they provide, minimizing morbidity and mortality risks in coronary patients. This review aimed to investigate the benefits offered by different physical exercise programs af...

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Published in:Sport sciences for health 2017-12, Vol.13 (3), p.477-483
Main Authors: de Jesus Furtado Almeida, Fabiano, Gambassi, Bruno Bavaresco, Schwingel, Paulo Adriano, Almeida, Ana Eugênia Ribeiro Araújo Furtado, Sauaia, Bismarck Ascar, da Silva Sousa, Thiago Matheus, Pulcherio, Janaína Oliveira Bentivi, Rodrigues, Bruno, Nina, Vinicius José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerobics
Atherosclerosis
Blood pressure
Body composition
Cardiovascular disease
Clinical trials
Coronary vessels
Exercise
Fitness training programs
Heart rate
Heart surgery
Hospitals
Human Physiology
Interval training
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metabolic Diseases
Muscle strength
Patients
Physical fitness
Quality of life
Rehabilitation
Review
Sports Medicine
Sports training
Strength training
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Summary:Background Recommendations for using exercise training protocols in cardiac rehabilitation are based on the potential benefits they provide, minimizing morbidity and mortality risks in coronary patients. This review aimed to investigate the benefits offered by different physical exercise programs after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Methods We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials found in PubMed and Physiotherapy Evidence (PEDro) databases. Results We found 7 randomized controlled trials (463 participants) with physical exercise programs comprising aerobic training, inspiratory muscle training, strength training and combined training. The programs surveyed consisted of: aerobic training (duration of protocols between 4 weeks and 6 months; duration of session, 20–80 min; frequency, 3–5 times a week; intensity, 60–90% of heart rate reserve), combined training and combined training + inspiratory muscle training (12-week duration in 60 min twice weekly sessions; aerobic intensity of 55–65% of the heart rate reserve) and resistance training (duration of 8 weeks, in 20–45 min sessions distributed 2–3 times a week, using 3 sets of 10–40 repetitions, with an intensity of 20–30% of peak torque). Conclusion The practice of physical exercises (with duration, frequency and intensity established) in cardiac rehabilitation programs proposed were beneficial for patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm the benefits mentioned.
ISSN:1824-7490
1825-1234
DOI:10.1007/s11332-017-0400-7