Left ventricular function response to aerobic training after coronary angioplasty

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) patients improved their health status with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), aerobic training and weight reduction. Purpose: was to investigate the alteration in left ventricular function, body mass index (BMI), and quality of life after 36 sessions of aerobic training after PCI for coronary artery diseased patients. Methods: Forty patients of both sexes (5 women and 35men) with coronary artery disease and underwent PCI were included, their ages ranged from 45 to 65 years. They were chosen from Agouza Police Hospital and National Heart Institute. They were assigned in a single study group which received twelve weeks of a treadmill walking exercise for 30 minutes three times a week. Results: BMI, LV-36, and E.F variables within study group application of treatment revealed significant improvement (P<0.05) in BMI by 5.37% and LV-36 by 51.47%, and in E.F. by14.82%. Conclusion: It was concluded that twelve weeks of aerobic training in addition to PCI and low caloric diet altered not only the body mass index, but also Left Ventricular Function in coronary artery diseased patients.