| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 5
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: Australia
N = 31
Sample: men at least 3 months after coronary bypass
Age: mean 61.2 years (SD 8.4) in training group
Inclusion criteria: male, at least 3 months after coronary artery bypass surgery, low risk for recurrent cardiac events (normal left ventricular function, no residual ischemia, and an exercise capacity exceeding 4 metabolic equivalents during graded exercise testing)
Exclusion criteria: not in an exercise rehabilitation programme at time of recruitment, moderate/severe left ventricular function, valve replacement/repair, history of CHF, on beta‐blocking medication, significant resting hypertension (systolic BP >160mmHg or diastolic 100 mmHg) angina or significant ST depression during graded exercise testing |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 7UL, 4LL, 1 Tr
Equipment: machines, dumb‐bells
Intensity: 40% of MVC at beginning or program, 60% by end
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 10‐15/3
Duration: 10 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: full
Adherence: all subjects completed at least 80% of sessions (excluding drop‐outs)
2. Control Group: maintain current physical activity habits |
| Outcomes |
Strength (1RM)
Aerobic capacity (Peak VO2 on treadmill test)
Self‐efficacy
Comments on adverse events: yes (safety an aim of study) |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
