What are the key findings from the Combined experience of randomized clinical trials?
The combined experience of randomized clinical trials indicates that aerobic interval training is more effective than continuous moderate exercise for improving cardiovascular effects and quality of life after coronary artery bypass surgery. Additionally, cardiac rehabilitation participation is associated with lower rehospitalization costs and increased exercise capacity. Compliance and efficacy of cardiac rehabilitation and risk factor modification is improved when patients have access to medically indigent care. Finally, electrocardiographic and hemodynamic changes can be indicative of myocardial ischemia, and the pressure rate quotient is a predictor of ST-segment changes during coronary artery bypass surgery.