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.