Breathing exercises to improve oxygen levels and heart rate after stent placement
This study compares two breathing exercises—alternate nostril breathing and diaphragmatic (belly) breathing—to see which is better at improving oxygen levels and heart rate stability in people who recently had a stent placed in their heart arteries.
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Who can take part
- You are between 44 and 75 years old.
- You had a stent placed in a heart artery and are now stable (no chest pain, blood pressure and heart rate within normal ranges).
- Your oxygen level is above 92% while breathing room air.
- You can follow simple instructions and perform breathing exercises.
- Your heart's pumping strength (ejection fraction) is greater than 35%.
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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