Maximum exercise testing using treadmill walking and cycle ergometry was compared in 40 male patients who had suffered a myocardial infarction in the preceding twelve months. Maximum oxygen uptake was on average 17% greater in the treadmill than the cycle test and maximum heart rate was also higher, but the rate pressure product (RPP) was similar due to a higher blood pressure in the cycle ergo...

Background: Complications from type II diabetes mellitus (DM) are especially serious for older people. Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy upper limb ergometry against lower in reducing blood glucose levels elderly women. Materials and methods: Forty female patients, aged 60-70, with DM took part study. Pre-treatment, mean ± SD values were 279.9 60.99 mg/dl group A ...