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Cardiac Rehabilitation After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Authors :
Silber, Taryn C.
Tweet, Marysia S.
Bowman, Melissa J.
Hayes, Sharonne N.
Squires, Ray W.
Source :
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention; September-October 2015, Vol. 35 Issue: 5 p328-333, 6p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a relatively rare cause of myocardial infarction affecting primarily young women. We reported on 9 patients who began cardiac rehabilitation for an average of 12 days after their event, completed 28 sessions, and improved exercise capacity, body composition, and mental health indices.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19327501
Volume :
35
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48422878
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/HCR.0000000000000111