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The effect of one-week handgrip exercise on post-surgery troponin release after SAVR and/or CABG: a pilot study

Conditions
cardiovascular disease, valve disorders, coronary artery disease
Registration Number
NL-OMON27739
Lead Sponsor
Radboudumc Nijmegen
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Adults >18 years, mentally able/allowed to give informed consent and scheduled for elective SAVR and/or CABG procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

- Presence of an absolute contra-indication for the performance of handgrip exercise: Amputation of the upper limbs, Polyneuropathy
- Mental impairment leading to inability to cooperate
- Scheduled for SAVR and/or CABG due to acute hospitalization after coronary event

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cardiac troponin release after cardiac surgery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility of handgrip exercise using the System Usability Scale.<br>Hospitalization days, cardiovascular events during the first week after surgery
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