Breathing training in the process of rehabilitation in patients after myocardial infarction.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Myocardial infarction; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001871235
• Lead Sponsor: Monika Kurzaj

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2015-03-16
• Study Start: 2018-11-16
• Last Update Posted: 26 November 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Patients after myocardial infarction admitted to the second stage of cardiac rehabilitation
- stable clinical condition,
- not participating in rehabilitation programs within a year from the start of the study
- cardio-respiratory failure (NYHA I and NYHA II)
- giving informed written consent

Exclusion Criteria

- respiratory diseases that significantly reduce respiratory function
- condition after aortic surgery and / or iliac arteries
- condition after vascular damage in the central nervous system
- spinal or pelvic injuries
- requiring chemotherapy
- angina triggered by cardiac rehabilitation
- use of antidepressants
- an acute illness that may affect the performance of the rehabilitation program or worsen during exertion: for example infection, renal failure, hyperthyroidism diabetes
- orthopedic and neurological disorders that lower the mobility (movement capabilities) and the patient's ability to cooperate during the planned training
- mental disorders that prevent contact and cooperation with the patient
- cardio-respiratory failure (NYHA III).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assesment of inspiratory muscle strength via spirometry by Flowscreen (780, 578, 1.3) Jaeger with a shutter with power unit.[Baseline and after 8 weeks.];Assesment of expiratory muscle strength via spirometry by Flowscreen (780, 578, 1.3) Jaeger with a a shutter with power unit.[Baseline and after 8 weeks];Assessment of exercise tolerance via stress test on the treadmill (according to the modified Bruce protocol).[baseline and after 8 weeks]