par Denolin, Henri ;Hoylaerts, Marc;Delandtsheer, C.
Référence Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie, 28, 4, page (223-226)
Publication Publié, 1979
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : The notion of prolonged rest following myocardial infarction has gradually ceded its place to that of increasingly early mobilisation. Moreover, a rapid evaluation of the physical condition seems justified in guiding, on objective bases, the activities program that will be prescribed on leaving the hospital. The authors demonstrate, through a study of 20 subjects compared to 20 controls, that progressive exercise on the ergometric bicycle, with a load not exceeding 75 watts,is possible beginning on the 10th day after the infarction, without immediate incidents and without long-term complications. Such a test makes it possible to evaluate the general hemodynamic condition and the adaptation of the coronary circulation to effort, as well as to determine the activities authorized at home. The prognostic value of such a test remains to be specified.