Scandinavian cardiovascular journal : SCJ
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Oct 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialShort-term effects of inspiratory muscle training in coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
To investigate the efficiency of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on postoperative respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, quality of life, and psychosocial status in patients with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. ⋯ IMT results in faster recovery of inspiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, intensive care unit stay, quality of life and psychosocial status after CABG.