Eccentric exercise after a heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a specific type of exercise called eccentric exercise (which involves lengthening muscles, like lowering a weight slowly) as part of cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack. It aims to see if it improves recovery and fitness more than standard exercise.
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Who can take part
- You have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction) confirmed by your doctor.
- You are eligible for a supervised inpatient cardiac rehabilitation program (starts while you are still in the hospital).
- Your heart condition is stable, and you are in NYHA class I or II, meaning you have no or only mild symptoms with everyday activities.
- You have at least moderate exercise tolerance (about 5 METs), which means you can do mild to moderate physical effort without symptoms.
- You do not have any conditions that make exercise unsafe, like unstable angina, severe heart valve problems, or recent blood clots.
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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