Effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for the rehabilitation of patients with coronary artery disease

Darren E R Warburton; Donald C McKenzie; Mark J Haykowsky; Arlana Taylor; Paula Shoemaker; Andrew P Ignaszewski; Sammy Y Chan

doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.063

Effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for the rehabilitation of patients with coronary artery disease

Am J Cardiol. 2005 May 1;95(9):1080-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.063.

Authors

Darren E R Warburton¹, Donald C McKenzie, Mark J Haykowsky, Arlana Taylor, Paula Shoemaker, Andrew P Ignaszewski, Sammy Y Chan

Affiliation

¹ School of Human Kinetics and Faculty of Medicine, Unit II Osborne Center, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. darrenwb@interchange.ubc.ca

PMID: 15842976
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.063

Abstract

We found that interval training provides an effective means to improve the cardiovascular fitness and health status of highly functional patients with coronary artery disease. We also revealed that interval training improves anaerobic tolerance to a greater extent than the traditional exercise training model without increasing the risk to the patient. This research supports the implementation of interval training for highly functional patients with coronary artery disease.

Publication types

Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Anaerobic Threshold
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
Coronary Artery Bypass
Coronary Artery Disease / rehabilitation*
Coronary Artery Disease / surgery
Exercise
Exercise Therapy*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Oxygen Consumption
Treatment Outcome