Abstract

Cardiac rehabilitation is a vital phase in the recovery of patients following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Aerobic exercise is a fundamental component of cardiac rehabilitation that significantly influences cardiovascular health and overall well-being. This manuscript explores the profound impact of aerobic exercise on post-CABG cardiac rehabilitation, considering its effects on cardiovascular fitness, recovery speed, and quality of life. A prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 40 post-CABG patients aged 18-75 was conducted. Participants were randomly assigned to either the "Aerobic Exercise" group or the "Control" group. The Aerobic Exercise group engaged in supervised aerobic exercise programs, while the Control group received standard post-CABG care. The primary outcome measure was the distance walked in a standardized 6-minute walk test. Quality of life was assessed using standardized questionnaires, and cardiovascular fitness was evaluated by measuring maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). Ethical considerations and limitations were duly addressed in the study design. Both groups exhibited significant improvements in the distance walked after the intervention. In the Aerobic Exercise group, the mean distance walked increased by approximately 12.91%, while the Control group also showed a substantial increase of about 11.08%. A significant difference was observed between the two groups at the post-test stage, favoring the Aerobic Exercise group. The results emphasize the benefits of both aerobic exercise and yoga, but aerobic exercise may offer slightly greater improvements in walking distance. This study underscores the positive impact of aerobic exercise on cardiac rehabilitation in post-CABG patients. It demonstrates improvements in walking distance, quality of life, and cardiovascular fitness. Both aerobic exercise and yoga contribute to post-CABG recovery, with aerobic exercise showing slightly greater benefits in terms of walking distance. This research informs healthcare providers, patients, and researchers about the value of aerobic exercise in enhancing post-CABG rehabilitation and the overall well-being of these patients

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