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Effects of Aerobic Exercise Applied Early After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Daniel Lago Borges, Mayara Gabrielle Silva, Luan Nascimento da Silva, João Vyctor Silva Fortes, Erika Thalita Costa, Rebeca Pessoa Assunção, Carlos Magno de Lima, Vinícius José da Silva Nina, Mário Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo

Journal of Physical Activity and Health · 2016 · 42 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

Aerobic exercise applied early on coronary artery bypass grafting patients may promote maintenance of functional capacity, with no impact on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength when compared with conventional physiotherapy.

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