A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
João Vyctor Silva Fortes
, Mayara Gabrielle Barbosa Borges
, Maria Jhany da Silva Marques
, Rafaella Lima Oliveira
, Liana Rodrigues da Rocha
, [...]
João Vyctor Silva Fortes
, Mayara Gabrielle Barbosa Borges
, Maria Jhany da Silva Marques
, Rafaella Lima Oliveira
, Liana Rodrigues da Rocha
, [...]
Abstract Background Cardiac surgery causes pathophysiological changes that favor the occurrence of pulmonary and functional complications. Objective To investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) with an electronic device on patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 30 adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. A control group (CG) received conventional physical therapy care, and an intervention group (IG) received IMT using the POWERbreathe K5® electronic device. Two daily sessions of physical therapy were performed […]
Keywords: Respiratory Tract Diseases/complications; Cardiac Surgery/complications; Breathing Exercises; Muscle Strength; Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation