Meta-analysis shows exercise rehabilitation reduces hospitalization risk in coronary heart disease, suggesting benefits across various subgroups.
Key Points
Participation in exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation significantly reduces hospitalization risk and improves health-related quality of life in coronary heart disease patients.
The analysis involved individual participant data from 8 trials, involving 4,975 participants, with a notable effect on post-myocardial infarction patients.
Individual participant data meta-analysis reflects contemporary practices, providing insights into the effectiveness of exercise rehabilitation over the past decade.
Findings underscore the alignment with clinical guidelines, supporting the recommendation for exercise rehabilitation in all coronary heart disease patients.