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Enhanced physical performance and quality of life in cardiovascular disease patients across BMI groups through exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation

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  • Xinmeng Liu

  • Guangxin Liu

  • Zibo Wang

  • Jingxiang Zhao

  • Deyu Qin

  • Chaodong Pu

  • Qian Zhang

  • Ying Zhang

  • Mei Ma

  • July 9, 2026

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    The study involved 79 cardiovascular disease patients participating in a structured cardiac rehabilitation program.

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    Participants underwent 12 in-center sessions, with assessments before and after the intervention.

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    Significant improvements were observed in oxygen uptake, ventilation, workload, and oxygen uptake efficiency slope post-rehabilitation.

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    Quality of life significantly enhanced, with reductions in depression and anxiety levels following the cardiac rehabilitation.

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    The study supports the effectiveness of exercise-driven cardiac rehabilitation across patients with varying body mass index.

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Enhanced physical performance and quality of life in cardiovascular disease patients across BMI groups through exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation

  • by Xinmeng Liu, Guangxin Liu, Zibo Wang, Jingxiang Zhao, Deyu Qin, Chaodong Pu, Qian Zhang, Ying Zhang, Mei Ma

  • July 9, 2026

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