Start of CR Mean ± SD | End of CR Mean ± SD | Changes Mean ± SD | P value | |
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Training intensities during CR | ||||
Load during bicycle ergometer training (watts) | 18.3 ± 6.3 | 24.6 ± 10 | 6.3 ± 6.5 | .000*** |
Weight during leg press (kg) | 27.5 ± 5.5 | 33.1 ± 9.7 | 5.6 ± 7.5 | .006** |
Functional performance values | ||||
6MWD (m) | 272 ± 97 | 304 ± 111 | 32 ± 64 | .028* |
6MWD (% of predicted) | 60 ± 26 | 67 ± 29 | 7 ± 14 | .033* |
6MWD below 300 m (n) | 14 | 8 | − 6 | .074 |
Use of rollator walker or walking aids during 6MWT (n) | 9 | 4 | − 5 | .014* |
Handgrip dominant hand (lbs) | 38.8 ± 22.6 | 41.1 ± 22.9 | 2.3 ± 5.2 | .073 |
Handgrip dominant hand (% of predicted) | 60 ± 27 | 64 ± 24 | 4 ± 8 | .064 |
Handgrip non-dominant hand (lbs) | 32.8 ± 18.4 | 36.5 ± 19.7 | 3.7 ± 5.8 | .014* |
Handgrip non-dominant hand (% of predicted) | 61 ± 25 | 68 ± 22 | 7 ± 10 | .011* |
Berg balance scale (points) | 53.1 ± 3.2 | 54.1 ± 2.4 | 1 ± 1.6 | .013* |
Device-related echocardiography parameters | ||||
Mitral valve insufficiency (grade) | 0.98 ± 0.5 | 1.04 ± 0.5 | 0.06 ± 0.4 | .503 |
Mean gradient mitral valve (mmHg) | 3.07 ± 1.2 | 3.00 ± 1.3 | − 0.07 ± 1.3 | .849 |
Left ventricular ejection fraction (%) | 47 ± 12 | 53 ± 13 | 6 ± 9 | .013* |