Effects of Supervised Early Resistance Training versus standard care on cognitive recovery following cardiac surgery via median sternotomy (the SEcReT study): protocol for a randomised controlled pilot study

Effects of Supervised Early Resistance Training versus standard care on cognitive recovery following cardiac surgery via median sternotomy (the SEcReT study): protocol for a randomised controlled pilot study

Abstract Introduction Mild cognitive impairment is considered a precursor to dementia and significantly impacts upon quality of life. The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment is higher in the post-surgical cardiac population than in the general population, with older age and comorbidities further...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline M. S. Pengelly, Alistair G. Royse, Adam L. Bryant, Gavin P. Williams, Lynda J. Tivendale, Timothy J. Dettmann, David J. Canty, Colin F. Royse, Doa A. El-Ansary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Median sternotomy
Resistance training
Cognition
Cardiac surgery
Recovery
Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-020-04558-x

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