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EEffects of combined stretching technique with deep breathing exercise on O2 saturation, blood pressure and heart rate in post CABG patients

Dr. Namra chughtai PT1, Dr. Qurat-ul-ain PT2, Dr Fatima Liaqat PT3, Dr. Rabia Hashmi PT4, Dr. Shanza Tanveer PT5, Dr. Sabahat Ali Sheikh PT

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ABSTRACT

Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is an open-heart surgery that involves grafting a piece of a blood vessel from the aorta to the coronary artery in order to bypass a blocked section of the coronary artery and enhance blood flow to the heart. CABG surgery is still a high-risk treatment, and many patients experience postoperative chest and pulmonary complications.

Objective: To determine the effects of combined stretching technique with deep breathing exercise on

O2 saturation, blood pressure and heart rate in post CABG patients.

Method: There was a randomized controlled trial. 24 individuals were recruited and assigned to Groups  A  and  B  based  on  sample  selection  criteria.  A  pulse  oximeter  and  a  manual  mercury sphygmomanometer were used to measure oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and heart rate. The approach of non-probability convenient sampling was applied. After the sixth week of treatment, both groups were reviewed. Treatment time was 15-25 minutes. SPSS 25 was used to analyses the data. Results: There was a statistically significant change within both groups in the pulse oximetry, blood pressure and heart rate with p- value of < 0.05. Both were effective but performing stretching technique with deep breathing exercise showed more improvement.

Conclusion: Stretching with deep breathing exercises was more effective than baseline treatment in improving oxygen saturation, reducing blood pressure, and increasing heart rate in CABG patients.

Key words: Cardiac rehabilitation, Deep-breathing exercise, Exercise; Physical activity