Author(s):
1. Muhammad Nouman Hussain:
Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2. Suman Sheraz:
Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
3. Aisha Razzaq:
Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
4. Arshad Nawaz Malik:
Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Abstract:
Objectives: To determine effects of active cycle breathing technique (ACBT) on pulmonary function of post coronary artery bypass Graft surgery (CABG) patients . Methodology: A randomized control trial was conducted with a sample size of 40 post CABG patients from September 2018 to January 2020. Vitally stable both male and female post CABG Consecutive patients of age bracket 30-65 years were included in study. Two groups were made by randomization through sealed envelope method. Patients in ACBT group (n=20) did ACBT whereas control group (n=20) performed deep breathing exercises along with conventional treatment. Lung volumes & capacities, vitals (heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and blood pressure) and chest expansion were assessed at baseline and on fifth post -operative day. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results: Out of all the 40 patients 26 (65%) were males and 14 (35%) were females with the mean age of 53±7.9 years in conventional and 56±5.9 years in group performing ACBTs. There was significant improvement in Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) and chest expansion (p=0.05) of ACBT group. However, within group analysis revealed significa nt improvement in all parameters of both groups (p<0.01). Conclusion: Active cycle breathing technique has beneficial effects in improving FEV1 and chest expansion as compared to traditional physical therapy in post CABG patients during phase I of cardiac rehabilitation.
Page(s):
186-190
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Heart Journal, Volume: 55, Issue: 2, Year: 2022
Keywords:
Forced vital capacity
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Active Cycle of Breathing Technique
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Coronary artery bypass graft
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peak expiratory flow rate
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chest expansion
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forced expiratory volume in 1sec
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