Periodization of Exercise Training in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease.

The Effects of Periodization Training on Physiological Parameters, Cerebral Oxygenation, Cognitive Functions and Cardiac Remodelling in Coronary Patients.

The research project includes two components that assess exercise physiology parameters, cerebrovascular reserve, cognitive functions and cardiac function in coronary heart disease patients at rest, during an acute exercise, and after two different periodized training programs.

Inclusion Criteria for patients with coronary heart disease:

• Major
• Adequate physical and mental capacities
• Autonomy in daily activities
• Documented coronary artery disease
• Stable or recent coronary artery disease

Exclusion Criteria for patients with coronary heart disease:

• Inability to complete the consent form
• Acute coronary syndrome < 3 months
• Heart failure
• Ejection fraction of the left ventricle <40%
• Coronary artery disease non revascularisable including left main coronary stenosis
• Waiting for a bridging of the coronary artery
• Chronic atrial fibrillation
• Malignant arrhythmias during exercise
• Restriction to non cardiopulmonary exercise
• Severe intolerance to exercise