Rehabilitation of cardiopulmonary function and quality of life after percutaneous coronary intervention

VernacularTitle:康复训练对经皮冠状动脉介入术后患者心肺功能及生活质量的影响
Author: Wenjing CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Percutaneous coronary intervention; Walking exercise; Respiratory training; Cardiopulmonary function; Quality of life
From: Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(10):771-775
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To quantify the effect of rehabilitation training on cardiopulmonary function and the quality of life of patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods Sixty-nine patients after PCI were randomly divided into three groups. Those in group A were given conventional medical therapy; group B had additional walking exercise; group C had both additional respiratory training and the additional walking exercise. Treadmill exercise tests, pulmonary function examinations and a health questionnaire were used to evaluate cardiopulmonary function and quality of life after three months of treatment. Results After three months of treatment cardiopulmonary function and quality of life had improved significantly in groups B and C, and there was significant difference between groups B and C. Conclusion Walking and respiratory function training can improve cardiopulmonary function and quality in life after PCI.