Comparing the effects of home-based exercise rehabilitation and center based Cardiac rehabilitation on Liver Enzymes of the patients with coronary Artery disease

Liver enzymes are known markers for liver dysfunction which can be associated with the risk of heart disease. This study aimed to compare the effects of the home-based exercise rehabilitation and center-based CR on changes in liver enzymes of patients with heart failure.

In a semi-experimental study, 40 patients (mean age, 59 ± 6.28 years) voluntarily were divided into 3 groups: home-based exercise rehabilitation (n=13), centre –based CR (n=15) and control (n=12). Liver enzymes (Aspartat aminotransferaz (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and Creatine phosphokinase (CPK)) were measured at baseline and after 2 months of CR. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) in P < 0.05 level.

For the centre –based CR group, the levels of LDH and CPK after 2 months were reduced (P<0/05), While there were no significant differences in AST, ALT and ALP levels. Levels of ALT significantly reduce in the home-based exercise rehabilitation group.

CR may have been reduce some of the liver enzymes through increased cardiac output and insulin sensitivity and improved perfusion.