Exercise Training in Patients After Bypass Surgery

Based on clinical experience both physical condition and psychological recovery after surgery are individually variable. Exercise training plays an important part, has been recommended for CABS patients in order to enhance recovery. Regular exercise following CABS has shown that, in addition to the expected improvements in exercise capacity as a result of the surgery itself, patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation can expect to see additional gains in exercise capacity and risk factor profiles. Exercise training also increases personal self-esteem and self-confidence, can alleviate depression and fear, and increase the sense of well-being. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of supervised aerobic exercise training on pulmonary function, functional capacity, maximal exercise capacity, and anxiety in patients after coronary artery bypass surgery.