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Rehabilitation in Uncomplicated Myocardial Infarction at Ramathibodi Hospital : 5 Years Follow-up
Jitpraphai C 
Prospective study : 44 cases of post acute uncomplicated myocardial infarction were
divided into 2 groups : control and exercise groups. The control group consisted of 22 patients,
35 - 74 years (mean 63.25) and exercise group consisted of 22 patients, 33 - 7l years (mean 54).
The exercise test was performed at 5 METS predischarge then an exercise program conducted
by a physiatrist (physician specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation) but was not
given in control group. The exercise test was repeated 12-weeks post discharge with results
showing a remarkable difference between the 2 groups statistically. Also, after a 5 year followup,
the exercise group were living, normally, 77 per cent versus only 30 per cent in the control
group. Death in the exercise group and the control group was 5 per cent and 45 per cent respectively.
In
divided into 2 groups : control and exercise groups. The control group consisted of 22 patients,
35 - 74 years (mean 63.25) and exercise group consisted of 22 patients, 33 - 7l years (mean 54).
The exercise test was performed at 5 METS predischarge then an exercise program conducted
by a physiatrist (physician specialized in physical medicine and rehabilitation) but was not
given in control group. The exercise test was repeated 12-weeks post discharge with results
showing a remarkable difference between the 2 groups statistically. Also, after a 5 year followup,
the exercise group were living, normally, 77 per cent versus only 30 per cent in the control
group. Death in the exercise group and the control group was 5 per cent and 45 per cent respectively.
In
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