Rehabilitation in uncomplicated myocardial infarction at Ramathibodi Hospital: 5 years follow-up
Jitpraphai, C.; Kantaratanakul, V.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 81(4): 288-291
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 9623024 Document Number: 1175
Prospective study: 44 cases of post acute uncomplicated myocardial infarction were divided into 2 groups: control and exercise groups. The control group consisted of 22 patients, 35-74 years (mean 63.25) and exercise group consisted of 22 patients, 33-71 years (mean 54). The exercise test was performed at 5 METS predischarge then an exercise program conducted by a physiatrist (physician specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation) but was not given in control group. The exercise test was repeated 12-weeks post discharge with results showing a remarkable difference between the 2 groups statistically. Also, after a 5 year follow-up, the exercise group were living, normally, 77 per cent versus only 30 per cent in the control group. Death in the exercise group and the control group was 5 per cent and 45 per cent respectively.
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