Tai Chi Chuan for cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary arterial disease.

Background: Several studies have shown that Tai Chi Chuan can improve cardiac function in patients with heart disease.

Objective: To conduct a systematic review of the literature to assess the effects of Tai Chi Chuan on cardiac rehabilitation for patients with coronary artery disease.

Methods: We performed a search for studies published in English, Portuguese and Spanish in the following databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials.