The Physician and Sportsmedicine · 1984 · 16 citations · 2 references
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In brief: Because cardiac pacemaker patients are a heterogeneous group, a graded exercise test using 1-met increments for robust patients and 1/2-met increments for frail patients should be performed before recommending an exercise program. Most patients are comfortable with a peak work load of 60% to 80% of their maximum capacity, and the physician can recommend an appropriate activity ranging from strolling at 1 mph (1/2 to 2 mets) to singles tennis (5 to 6 mets) based on the exercise test results. For most patients, a self-administered or supervised exercise program can be set up that will increase their capacity for sports or activities of daily living.
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Effect of a Conditioning Program in Patients Taking Propranolol for Angina pectoris
Robert T. Obma, Philip K. Wilson, Mary E. Goebel et al. · Cardiology · 2008 · 21 citations