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Combined Arm-leg Ergometer Endurance Training Versus Cycle Ergometer Endurance Training in Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial infarction (MI) often leads to reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, poor exercise tolerance, and decreased quality of life. Conventional rehabilitation mainly uses cycle ergometer training but may not adequately improve upper-limb function needed for daily activities. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of combined arm-leg ergometer endurance training and cycle ergometer training on cardiorespiratory fitness, exercise tolerance, and quality of life in post-MI patients. The study will be conducted in cardiac rehabilitation centers in Pakistan using 40 medically stable post-MI patients divided into two groups. Group A will receive combined arm-leg ergometer training, while Group B will receive cycle ergometer training. Sessions will be conducted 3 times weekly for 6 weeks. Outcomes will be measured using VO₂ peak, 6-minute walk test, and MacNew HRQOL questionnaire, with data analyzed through SPSS version 25.