Baduanjin exercise for heart health after heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle exercise called 'Lying-Sitting-Standing' Baduanjin can improve heart and lung function and quality of life in people who have had a heart attack and also have heart failure.
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Who can take part
- You have had a heart attack or unstable chest pain (acute coronary syndrome).
- You also had heart failure while in the hospital.
- You are 85 years or younger.
- Your muscle strength is at least grade 3 (able to move against gravity).
- You have no mental illness and can follow instructions.
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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