Effects of Exercise Therapy on Ventricular and Endothelial Function in Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Effects of Exercise Therapy on Ventricular and Endothelial Function in Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

The purpose of this study was (1) to compare the peak exercise capacity and left ventricular diastolic function between patients with and without diabetes and (2) to investigate the interrelation among peak oxygen consumption, left ventricular diastolic function, blood sugar, and lipid profile.

Inclusion Criteria:

• well-controlled diabetes
• no history of myocardial infarction
• stable post coronary artery bypass surgery for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• heart failure,
• valvular disease,
• abnormal kidney or liver function,
• cerebrovascular disease,
• primary pulmonary disease,
• other systemic or acute illness that may impede the testing or training