Open AccessEffect of cardiac rehabilitation program on the Framingham risk score and C-reactive protein after CABG
Author(s) -
Elizabeth Do Canto Brancher,
Dannuey Machado Cardoso,
Tiago José Nardi Gomes,
Tamires Darós dos Santos,
Marília Severo Vicente,
Sérgio Nunes Pereira,
Isabella Martins de Albuquerque
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
conscientiae saúde
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1983-9324
pISSN - 1677-1028
DOI - 10.5585/conssaude.v15n4.6641
Subject(s) - medicine , waist , framingham risk score , c reactive protein , body mass index , coronary artery disease , cardiology , rehabilitation , bypass grafting , artery , physical therapy , disease , inflammation
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) does not have an effect on the etiopathogenic factors of atherosclerosis, thus, it is crucial to control risk factors. Objective: To analyze the effect of a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program on cardiovascular risk factors, the Framingham risk score (FRS) and levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) of patients undergoing CABG. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study was conducted with a sample of 49 patients, who were participating in a program (24 weeks). Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), FRS, risk (%) of developing coronary artery disease in 10 years (CAD risk), serum levels of LDL-c, triglycerides (TG) and CRP were assessed. Results: The variables BMI, WC, LDL-c, TG, CRP levels, FRS and CAD risk showed significant reductions (p