HIIT vs. standard exercise: which is better for healing a damaged heart?

NCT ID NCT04863677

Summary

This study tested whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is better than standard moderate exercise for people recovering from a heart attack. 188 participants were randomly assigned to one of three 12-week exercise programs. Researchers measured changes in heart and lung fitness, heart scarring, and overall quality of life to see which approach worked best.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China

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