Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Dec 2020
Meta AnalysisIntervention Treatment for Myocardial Infarction With Tai Chi: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
To assess the efficacy of Tai Chi (TC) in patients with myocardial infarction and provide up-to-date evidence for its application. ⋯ Compared with no exercise or other types of low-intensity physical activities, TC improved the outcome of the 6-minute walk, left ventricular ejection fraction, quality of life, and short form-36 scores, but reduced the outcome of pro-B type natriuretic peptide in patients with myocardial infarction. Therefore, TC could be an effective exercise option for cardiac rehabilitation. More research should be done to identify the effects of TC on academic functioning and to determine ways of motivating patients to use preventive TC interventions.