Evaluation Rehabilitation on Glycometabolic State in Non-Diabetic Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Patients

Effect of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Glucometabolic State in Non-Diabetic Patients With Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of an intensive Cardiac rehabilitation program on glucose metabolism of non-diabetic coronary artery disease patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients admitted to undergo a cycle of in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation
• patients without a previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
• patients able to start physical training within three days from admission
• fasting blood glucose at admission < 126 mg/dl

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
• acute coronary events or acute heart failure in the past three months
• physical disabilities that contraindicate training