Effects of Cycloergometer on Cardiopulmonary Function in Elderly Patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Despite all the improvements in surgical and anesthetic techniques, this procedure is still associated with pulmonary and cardiovascular complications in the postoperative period, and early rehabilitation, done through the use of cycloergometer, can minimize such complications, besides reducing the length of hospital stay.

Objective: Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the impact of cardiovascular exercise on lung function, respiratory muscle strength, and functional capacity in elderly patients after heart bypass surgery.

Methods: To this purpose, a randomized and controlled clinical trial was conducted.

Functional performance of patients submitted to cardiac surgery with different levels of sleep quality: an observational study.

Objective: To describe pulmonary function, muscle strength and functional performance in the different qualities of sleep and the impact of this on the number of physiotherapeutic assistances.

Methods: This is an observational study. In the pre and post operative period, sleep behavior was evaluated using the Pittsburgh questionnaire.

Safety and feasibility of early mobilization in patients submitted to cardiac surgery using subxiphoid drain.

Introduction: Patients submitted to heart surgery are restricted to the bed of the Intensive Care Units (ICUs), due to this period of immobility the individual is likely to present clinical and functional alterations. These complications can be avoided by early mobilization; however, in some hospitals, this is not feasible due to the use of subxiphoid drain in the immediate postoperative period.

Objective: To verify the safety and feasibility of mobilizing patients after cardiac surgery using subxiphoid drain.

Clinical and functional outcomes associated with pulmonary complications after coronary artery bypass grafting.

Introduction: Coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) is a surgical treatment for coronary artery disease aiming at improving symptoms and life expectancy. Despite this, there are pulmonary and functional complications that may arise during the postoperative period due to invasive mechanical ventilation(IMV), cardiopulmonary bypass and immobility, leading to longer hospital stays.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes related to pulmonary complications in the postoperative period of CABG.

Inspiratory muscle training and functional capacity following coronary artery bypass grafting in high-risk patients: A pilot randomized and controlled trial.

Background: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is associated with worsened functional capacity, pulmonary complications, and increased length of hospital stay. These negative effects are exacerbated in patients who are at high risk of post-operative (PO) pulmonary complications before CABG. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to benefit CABG patients in their recovery process.

Impact of early mobilization on clinical and functional outcomes in patients submitted to coronary artery bypass grafting.

Introduction: Heart surgery is a feature that has grown a lot in recent years. Due to the complications that can be generated, the importance of prevention emerges, thus seeking effective protocols that generate improvement in clinical and functional outcomes to promote a shorter hospital stay and readmission.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of early mobilization on clinical and functional outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

Pilates method on pulmonary function and range of motion after coronary artery bypass grafting: A clinical trial.

Introduction: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) can compromise pulmonary function and range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder and knee joints due to median sternotomy and saphenectomy, the Pilates method being a strategy for reducing loss.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of applying the Pilates method on pulmonary function and ROM in patients undergoing CABG.

Method: ology: This is a clinical trial.

Factors associated with pulmonary complacence in patients submitted to coronary artery bypass grafting: cross-sectional study.

Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most studied surgical procedures worldwide and is associated with deleterious effects on respiratory function in the postoperative period, corroborating the incidence of factors that can cause a decrease in lung compliance, generating possible respiratory complications.

Objective: To identify factors associated with low pulmonary compliance in patients submitted to coronary artery bypass grafting.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study.

Virtual reality on pulmonary function and functional independence after coronary artery bypass grafting: clinical trial.

Introduction: Coronary artery bypass grafing (CABG) is responsible for the decrease in pulmonary function and functionality. In this case the virtual reality is an alternative to reduce the impact of the surgical procedure.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of virtual reality on pulmonary function and functional independence in patients undergoing CABG.

Inspiratory Muscle Training and Functional Capacity in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.

Introduction: Cardiac surgery is a highly complex procedure which generates worsening of lung function and decreased inspiratory muscle strength. The inspiratory muscle training becomes effective for muscle strengthening and can improve functional capacity.

Objective: To investigate the effect of inspiratory muscle training on functional capacity submaximal and inspiratory muscle strength in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.