Abstract
Following percutaneous coronary intervention, 348 patients were randomized to either routine or selective functional testing strategies. For the primary end point of maximal exercise endurance on a treadmill at 9 months, achievement was similar in the routine and selective groups. For the secondary end points measuring functional status and quality of life, scores were also similar. There was little difference in the rates of invasive cardiac procedures for the 2 groups at 9 months.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Multicenter Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / rehabilitation*
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Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis*
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Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
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Diagnostic Tests, Routine / statistics & numerical data
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Europe
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Exercise Test / statistics & numerical data*
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Female
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Heart Function Tests / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Postoperative Period
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Quality of Life
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Quebec
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Recovery of Function*
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Recurrence
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Treatment Outcome
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United States