Background: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation seems to be a promising option to
intensify the rehabilitation and improve the exercise capacity of patients in the immediate …

Objective To evaluate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on functional
capacity of patients in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery. Design A …

A randomized, controlled trial was conducted to examine the effects of perioperative
neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle proteolysis and physical function using …

Objective To determine the safety and feasibility of neuromuscular electrical stimulation
(NMES) from postoperative days (PODs) 1 to 5 after cardiovascular surgery. Design Pre-post …

Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
in early rehabilitation of patients with postoperative complications after cardiovascular …

BACKGROUND Lack of mobilization and prolonged stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) are
major factors resulting in the development of ICU-acquired muscle weakness (ICUAW) …

Objective: We aimed to determine the effects of prehabilitation with neuromuscular electrical
stimulation (NMES) on muscle status and exercise capacity in patients before cardiac …

Background Neuromuscular electrostimulation has become a promising issue in
cardiovascular rehabilitation. However there are few articles published in the literature …

Results Analysis of results showed a significant increase in minute ventilation and maximum
voluntary ventilation in both groups (P≤ 0.001) and no significant difference between both …

Objective The aim of this study was to explore if electrical stimulation could prevent muscle
atrophy. Material and Methods Patients were hospitalized for postoperative coronary artery …