Effectiveness of endurance exercise training in patients with coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Journal: European journal of cardiovascular nursing
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Exercise interventions apparently reduce the risks of and prevent coronary artery disease (CAD). Developing an exercise intervention for patients with CAD is a rapidly expanding focus worldwide. The results of previous studies are inconsistent and difficult to interpret across various types of exercise programme.

Authors

  • Yu-Chi Chen
    1 Institute of Clinical Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Jen-Chen Tsai
    2 School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Yiing-Mei Liou
    3 Institute of Community Care, Director of School Health Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Paul Chan
    4 Department of Internal Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.