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Impact of body mass index on outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Siwei Tu

  • Chunna Ding

  • May 22, 2026

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    This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of baseline body mass index (BMI) on cardiac rehabilitation (CR) outcomes.

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    Eighteen studies were included, revealing no significant difference in exercise capacity changes between obese and non-obese participants.

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    Secondary outcomes showed no significant differences in BMI changes or resting heart rate between BMI groups during CR.

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    Total cholesterol levels improved slightly more in non-obese individuals, but no significant differences were found for HDL or triglycerides.

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    High heterogeneity was noted in most analyses, limiting the ability to draw firm conclusions about BMI's effect on CR outcomes.

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Impact of body mass index on outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Siwei Tu, Chunna Ding

  • May 22, 2026

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