Table 1.
Weight Loss in Cardiac Rehabilitation
| Study | N | Patient Population | Weight change (%) | BWL − or + | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ades et al 4 | 74 | BMI 27–40 | −6.2kg (−7%) | + | BWL(combined cohort with half randomized to high caloric exercise training half standard CR exercise) |
| Brochu et al 26 | 303 | BMI>25 | −0.5 kg (−1%) | − | Nutritional advice provided |
| Bader et al 27 | 449 | BMI 25–40 | −1.8 kg (−2%) | − | Individual Consult with Registered Dietician |
| Milani et al 28 | 136 | Patients with Metabolic Syndrome Mean BMI = 29 | −1.0kg (−1%) | − | Individual Consult with Registered Dietician |
| Aggarwal et al 22 | 44 | BMI > 25 | −5.5 kg (−6%) | + | BWL Immediately after phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation |
| Pack et al 29 | 142 | Consecutive patients, no BMI limits | −1.3 kg (−1%) | − | Nutritional advice provided |
| Savage et al 23 | 49 | BMI > 25 | 1.2 Kg (1.5%) 5.6 Kg (6%) |
− + |
Participants chose to attend 4 weekly 1-hour sessions BWL |
| Roca-Rodriguez et al 30 | 59 | Consecutive patients, no BMI limits | −1.8 kg (−2%) | − | Reduced caloric Mediterranean diet recommended |
| Minneboo et al 24 | 35 | BMI>30 | −5.8kg (−5.6%) | + | BWL intervention provided by commercial entity (Weight Watchers) |
| Khadanga et al 25 | 392 | BMI >25 |
−1.0 Kg (1%) −5.6 kg (5.2%) |
− + |
Participants chose to attend 4 weekly 1-hour sessions BWL |
BWL= Behavioral Weight Loss using the precepts of the LEARN 12 program
−
= No BWL program for patients
+
= BWL program for patients
Studies that included a BWL intervention accomplished >5kg weigh loss (4,22–25)