Background Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of death globally.
However, with falling CHD mortality rates, an increasing number of people living with CHD …

Background: This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the influence of physical
activity and respiratory physiotherapy on zero postoperative day on clinical, hemodynamic …

The purpose of this work was to study the factors determining the functional state of cardiac
surgery patients with a complicated postoperative period upon discharge from the hospital …

Early mobilisation following cardiac surgery is vital for improved patient outcomes, as it has
a positive effect on a patient's physical and psychological recovery following surgery. We …

Objective Complications of heart valve surgery lead to physical inactivity and produce
harmful effects. This study aimed to investigate the role of a cardiac rehabilitation program …

Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a physiotherapy treatment started in
the preoperative phase and based on respiratory training with or without musculoskeletal …

Although coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery improves the life expectancy of
patients with coronary artery disease, it is associated with various short and long-term …

Background and purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of different
physiotherapy protocols on heart rate variability (HRV) and hospital length of stay in older …

The ERAS guidelines are intended to identify, disseminate and promote the implementation
of the best, scientific evidence-based actions to decrease variability in clinical practice. The …

Objective: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after cardiac
surgery. The aim of this multicenter study was to determine the relationship between POAF …