Which workout best heals a heart after a heart attack?

NCT ID NCT04863677

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how different exercise programs affect fitness and heart scarring in people who had a heart attack. 188 adults, aged 18-75, were assigned to 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training, moderate continuous training, or standard physical activity. The goal was to see which approach best improves oxygen use and reduces heart muscle damage.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China

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