Abstract

Physiotherapy is crucial in the management of cardiac conditions. Lifestyle habits such as abstaining from smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, and adopting a nutritious diet have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by nearly 50%. The study focused on assessing the influence of aerobic exercise and yoga on individuals who had undergone CABG surgery due to the diagnosis of triple-vessel coronary disease. Inclusion criteria involved post-CABG patients in the recovery phase, with a normal ejection fraction (EF) greater than 50% and an age range of 40 to 60 years. Exclusion criteria included a history of COPD, lung cancer, lobectomy, stroke, COVID-19 infection, pneumothorax, age less than 40 years, and age exceeding 60 years. A random sampling technique was employed, resulting in a sample size of 40 subjects. All participants were informed about the study and were acquainted with the 6-minute walk test and Borg Scale. The study's findings indicate that aerobic exercise, when compared to yoga, leads to significant improvements in exercise tolerance and overall quality of life in post-CABG patients during the recovery phase. The 6-minute walk test, conducted at three and six months, revealed higher scores and better quality of life improvements under the supervision of physical therapists. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that aerobic exercise is more effective than yoga for post-CABG patients in the recovery phase. These interventions offer promising outcomes in terms of enhancing exercise tolerance and quality of life in this patient population.

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