Influence of nursing cardiac rehabilitation on cardiac function and quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention - Takeaways - MDSpire

Influence of nursing cardiac rehabilitation on cardiac function and quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention

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  • Shujuan Wu

  • Ming Ma

  • Caiting Ning

  • Yanling Cheng

  • May 15, 2026

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    Nursing-led cardiac rehabilitation significantly improves cardiac function in CHD patients post-PCI, evidenced by reduced left ventricular dimensions and increased ejection fraction.

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    Patients in the nursing rehabilitation group walked further in the 6-minute walking test, indicating enhanced exercise capacity compared to the control group.

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    The incidence of adverse cardiovascular events was lower in the nursing rehabilitation group, highlighting its potential to improve patient safety post-PCI.

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    Quality of life scores, measured by WHOQOL-BREF, were significantly higher in the nursing rehabilitation group, reflecting improved overall well-being.

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    Nursing satisfaction levels were greater in the rehabilitation group, suggesting that structured nursing interventions are well-received by patients.

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