Exercise Training in Individuals With Coronary Artery Disease

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation in Coronary Artery Disease Patients: Influence of Different Types of Exercise Training on Selected Cardiovascular Parameters

In this controlled trial, patients referred to post-myocardial infarction cardiac rehabilitation will be randomized to either interval or continuous training.

The trial would i) compare the acute effects of each exercise type on selected cardiovascular indicators; ii) compare the chronic effects of each exercise type on selected cardiovascular indicators; iii) provide information on the association between acute and chronic effects of each exercise type; iv) provide insight into possible mechanisms of effectiveness of each exercise type; v) identify the most safe and effective exercise type for patients with coronary artery disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• myocardium infarction 120 days prior to cardiac rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindications for exercise training,
• uncontrolled dysrhythmias,
• uncontrolled heart failure (New York Heart Association (NYHA) stage IV),
• intellectual development disorder,
• pregnancy.