High Intensity Aerobic Interval and Training within Supervised Cardiac Rehabilitatio

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cardiovascular Disease; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001338459
• Lead Sponsor: Assistant Professor Amanda (Mandy) Hannan

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-09-26
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

All patients eligible to attend the Gold Coast University Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Patients 2 weeks post non-st elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), 3-4 weeks post st elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), 2 weeks post percutaneous intervention and 4 weeks post coronary artery bypass surgery, who have been cleared for high intensity interval training via VO2 max treadmill test with ECG monitoring are eligible.

Exclusion Criteria

Acute congestive heart failure, unstable haemodynamics, unable to follow instructions, ischaemia at rest or during VO2max, uncontrolled rhythm disturbances, unstable blood glucose levels, unstable angina, pulmonary hypertension, acute atrial fibrillation, third degree heart block without pacemaker, severe aortic stenosis, recent embolism or stroke, terminal illness, recent surgery, pacemaker/ICD, heart transplant, severe febrile illness, psychological or musculoskeletal injury that precludes the use of exercise and resistance training equipment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified