The effects of physical exercise training and cardiac education on levels of anxiety and depression in the rehabilitation of coronary artery bypass graft patients

Abstract

there is a need to address the problems of anxiety and depression directly by screening and treatment, and to provide more psychologically-orientated cardiac rehabilitation programmes.

Yoga based cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass surgery: One-year results on LVEF, lipid profile and psychological states – A randomized controlled study

“…A year-long prospective study on post-CABG cardiac rehabilitation program showed significant decrease in state anxiety and depression. 62 In another study, 63 there was significant reduction in anxiety and depression in the anxious and depressed groups at 12 weeks and 6 months but there was no significant reduction at 12 months after an exercise and education-based rehabilitation program after CABG in our study, the yoga group has shown sustained reduction in anxiety, depression, perceived stress and negative affect even after one year. Reduction in sympathetic activity after yoga 55,59 has been documented which explains the improvement in these variables observed in the present study.…”

Diet and Exercise Interventions Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Review and Call to Action

“…23 Additionally, CR has been shown to reduce depression in CABG patients, although long-term effects remain unclear. 24 Although decreases in the number of symptoms patients experienced did not reach statistical significance in all of the reviewed studies, it is possible that focused and individualized attempts to increase aerobic fitness level and respiratory function may improve symptoms and physical functioning over time. Research has shown that exercise after CABG can improve autonomic stability and symptoms in the short-term, but long-term results remain unclear as illustrated in this review.…”

Psychological preparation for patients undergoing day surgery

“…Numerous studies have stressed the need for effective programmes of psychosocial support (Badner et al 1990, O'Rourke et al 1991, Mitchell 1994, Thomas 1995, Lindén and Engberg 1995, Stengrevics et al 1996, De Groot et al 1997b, Heikkilä et al 1998, Shuldham 1999) and many have highlighted the benefits to be gained from such programmes (Devine 1992, Kugler et al 1994b, Garden et al 1996, Klafta and Roizen 1996, Royal College of Surgeons of England and Royal…”