Phase One Cardiac Rehabilitation Outcomes Post Valve Replacement Surgery

Phase One Cardiac Rehabilitation Outcomes Post Valve Replacement Surgery

Cardiac rehabilitation is a crucial component of postoperative recovery for patients who have received valve replacement surgery. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of phase one cardiac rehabilitation in improving cardiovascular function, pulmonary capacity, functional ability, and quality of life.

A 60 patients aged 40 to 60 years who had received mitral or aortic valve replacement were allocated randomly into two groups equal in numbers, the first one (cardiac rehabilitation group) participated in a phase one cardiac rehabilitation program comprising supervised physical exercises and respiratory training, the second one (control group) underwent routine physical therapy program. The outcomes were oxygen saturation measurements, spirometry measures and Six minutes walk test. All measured variables were evaluated before and after six consecutive weeks of rehabilitation for all patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The inclusion criteria was elective mitral or aortic valve replacement
• and to be hemodynamically stable to qualify for a structured rehabilitation program.
• Being able to understand and complete measurements.
• And provide informed written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with ischemic heart disease before surgery.
• Those with severe musculoskeletal system disorders.
• Patients who had persistent or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
• Individuals with severe heart failure.
• uncontrolled arrhythmias.
• Comorbidity complicating physical activity or other contraindications to phase one cardiac rehabilitation and Patients who underwent an emergency surgical intervention.