Rehabilitation after Coronary Artery Bypass: 90 day Follow-up Study / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To observe the effects of rehabilitation on the quality of life and capacity of aerobic exercise in patients after coronary artery bypass graft. Methods 58 patients after coronary artery bypass graft were divided into rehabilitation group (n=31) and control group (n=27). Patients in the control group received routine drug treatment out of hospital, while the rehabilitation group was guided regularly for rehabilitation. All patients were surveyed with the MOS item short form health survey (SF-36) and 6 min walking test on the 15th and the 90th day after operation. Results Compared with the control group，the scores of all the items of SF-36 in rehabilitation group improved (P<0.01) except in body pain. The result of 6MWT was also higher in rehabilitation group than in controls(P<0.01). Conclusion Rehabilitation can improve capacity of aerobic exercise and the quality of life of patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.