Effect of abdominal exercises on sternal separation after open heart surgery

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Surgery; after recent open heart surgery

• Registration Number: PACTR201703002101365
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Sherin H M Mehani

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-03-13
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

having acute sternal dehiscence assessed clinically by sternal instability testing which was conducted from sitting position with the index and middle fingers of the investigator at both sides of sternal incision, the patient then rotate the head to the right and then to the left side. There was a palpable sternal motion and separation with audible clicking sound, which indicated that the patient has sternal dehiscence. Sternal separation assessment was confirmed through ultrasound done by a specialist cardiologist.
All of the patients had risk factors affecting sternal incision healing

Exclusion Criteria

if they had unstable cardiovascular status such as systolic blood pressure less than 100 mmHg or more than 180 mmHg
Mean arterial blood pressure less than 60 mmHg or more than 110mmHg
Arrhythmias
Marked shoulder condition that could preclude them from participation in trunk stabilizing exercises.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified