Which Training Intensity is Most Effective in Improving Myocardial Function in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease?
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Enrollment
- 17
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Peak oxygen consumption
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study investigated if aerobic endurance exercise of different intensity has different impact on the physical capacity and myocardial function in patients with coronary artery disease. Patients with stable CAD trained for 10 weeks, and oxygen consumption and myocardial function were measured before and after this period. Patients were randomly assigned to each exercise group.
Detailed Description
Peak oxygen consumption was measured by gas-analysis. Myocardial function was measured by echocardiography. Exercise was performed on treadmills under close supervision of an exercise physiologist. Patients had to complete over 70% of sessions to be included in analysis. Three sessions were scheduled every week. Heart rate (HR) was about 85 % of max HR in the high intensity group, and about 65 % in the moderate intensity group.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •stable coronary artery disease
- •over 4 months since cardiovascular event
Exclusion Criteria
- •heart failure
- •inability to exercise
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Peak oxygen consumption
Secondary Outcomes
- Quality of life
- Myocardial function measured by echocardiography