Background & Aim: Cardiac rehabilitation is one of the most effective ways of secondary prevention in patients with myocardial infarction manifestations. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation on clinical manifestations of myocardial infarction in post-MI patients. Methods & Materials: In this interventional study, 66 patients (58 males and eight females) with m...

Abstract Background: Cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRP) are recommended for all patients after surgery for myocardial infarction. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of an 8-week cardiac rehabilitation on quality of life and exercise capacity in patients after coronary bypass graft (CABG). Materials and Methods: Patients were randomized into a training group (n = 30, mean ag...

  Background and Objectives : Cardiovascular diseases are usually associated with high rates of mortality and morbidities , lack of self-reliance, and depression and anxiety for the patients and their families. Cardiac rehabilitation program is a well-established program which may lead to relieving depression and anxiety. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of cardiac rehabil...

   Background & Aims: Psychiatric disorders especially anxiety and depression often occur in cardiac patients as complication or associated disorders. This study was done to compare the effects of two methods of relaxation and interpersonal cognitive problem solving (ICPS) on decreasing anxiety and depression in cardiac rehabilitation patients.  Materials & Methods: This experimental study was ...

800x600 Background and Objectives: Poor sleep quality is a common problem among patients with coronary artery bypass surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of cardiac rehabilitation program on improving quality of sleep in patients with poor sleep quality after coronary bypass surgery. Materials and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study. Fr...