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Impact of home exercise training on patients with acute myocardial infarction
Lee Y, Jun I, Ju S
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2012 Sep;24(8):743-745
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of home exercise on acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). SUBJECTS: A total of 46 AMI patients undergoing PCI were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. METHODS: The experimental group (n = 22) received education and home exercise training (walking exercise at home five times per week). Diet control and daily life were performed in the control group (n = 24). The lipid profile and high-sensitivity c-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were evaluated at baseline and at 12 weeks follow-up. RESULTS: From baseline to 12 weeks follow-up, the experimental group had significant improvements in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and hs-CRP. The control group showed significant improvements in total cholesterol and LDL, but there were no significant differences between the experimental and control groups. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that home exercise training is advantageous for patients with acute myocardial infarction who have undergone PCI. More clinical applications and studies of home exercise training will be needed in the future.

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