Inspiratory muscle training is effective in improving respiratory muscle functions in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft

Background. Pulmonary complications are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in post-operative populations, especially in cardiothoracic surgeries that may demand much attention from the therapist. Median sternotomy, a gold standard incision for CABG, has been shown to have an inevitab...

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Main Authors: Praveen, Reshma, Swaminathan, Narasimman, Praveen, J.S
Format: Article
Published: Medsportpress 2009
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Online Access:http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1187/