Abstract
Introduction: Open heart surgery helps piece up cardiac disorder and improve functional capacity in cardiac patients. Patients after open heart surgery usually receive structured in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation which builds up physical ability and educates patients to lead active lifestyle. However, whether they maintain regular exercise behavior and perceive adequate physical activity (PA) level after discharge was still unknown. The purposes of this study were to assess exercise behavior and PA level at 6 months after discharge of open heart surgery and possible related factors.
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