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Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery

Volume  1, Issue 2, July - December 2015, Pages 89-91
 

Review Article

Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Overview of Science from Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses to Guide Clinical Practice

Nisha Rani Jamwal, Senthil P. Kumar

*Senior Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, Fortis Super Speciality Hospital, Phase-VIII, Mohali, Punjab. **Professor and Principal, M.M Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, M.M University, Mullana-Ambala, 133-207, Haryana, India

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Abstract

 This review article aimed to enlighten evidence-informed researchers and clinicians with a descriptive overview of systematic reviews and metaanalyses on exercises for cardiac rehabilitation from PubMed. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (EBCR) includes either exercise training administered alone or exercise training in addition to psychosocial, risk factor management and/or educational interventions and was considered a Class I indication [i.e., useful and effective] for patients with coronary heart disease.There were six systematic reviews that measured risk factors, clinical and quality of life outcomes following exercise training in cardiac rehabilitation; and five other systematic reviews included one each on high-intensity interval training, resistance training, aerobic training, Chinese Qiqong exercise and physical activity prescription. Overall, there is high-level evidence suggesting exercises as per earlier evidence-based recommendations. 


Corresponding Author : Senthil P. Kumar