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Table 3 Medications use by intervention group

From: Aerobic exercise, but not isometric handgrip exercise, improves endothelial function and arterial stiffness in patients with myocardial infarction undergoing coronary intervention: a randomized pilot study

 

AE (n = 10)

IE (n = 10)

p value

β-blockers

9

10

0.305

ASA

10

10

1.000

ACEIs/ARBs

10

10

1.000

Statins

10

10

1.000

Antiplatelet agents (clopidogrel)

9

10

0.305

Calcium channel blockers

2

1

0.589

Nitrates

6

4

0.422

  1. AE, aerobic exercise session; IE, isometric exercise session; ASA, acetylsalicylic acid; ACEI, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors; ARBs, angiotensin II receptor blockers. Student's t-test for independent samples or the chi-square test were used when applicable; p < 0.05
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

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