[Development of cardiovascular risk factors in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting with an in-hospital rehabilitation programme (WHO Stage I of Rehabilitation): 1-year follow-up].

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of an in-hospital (stage I of rehabilitation) individualized motivation programme for life-style change on the cardiovascular risk factors of patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: 142 consecutive patients undergoing CABG because of coronary heart disease were divided into two groups. Group I received the usual care; Group II received the intervention (individual motivation programme).