Coronary artery disease Circulatory System
Conditions
Interventions
1. Conventional cardiac rehabilitation.
2. Telerehabilitation will consist of daily recording of the patient's physical activity. These data will be uploaded weekly on a personal computer and sent aut
Sponsors
Heart Centre Hasselt vzw (Belgium)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients (both male and female) that suffered an uncomplicated acute coronary syndrome (ACS) for which a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) was performed 2. All included patients possessed a personal computer and internet connection 3. Their age did not exceed 80 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients more than 80 years old 2. Patients that have an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker 3. Patients that suffered from severe arrhythmias 4. Patients that had persistent exertional ischaemia after revascularization therapy. 5. Patients with severe heart failure (NYHA class III and IV) 6. Patients with neurological or orthopaedic disability, limiting their capability to walk and run
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Change in VO2 peak from baseline (week 1) to week 6 and week 18 of follow-up 2. Change of daily step count from baseline to week 18 of follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Change in HBA1c, lipid profile from baseline to week 18 2. Number and duration of hospitalisation after the start of the study 3. Mortality rate after the start of the study 4. Number of medication changes from baseline to week 18 of follow-up 5. Change in self-reported physical activity (IPAQ-questionnaire) from baseline to week 18 of follow-up | — |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed