Noites, AndreiaFreitas, Carla PatríciaPinto, JoanaMelo, CristinaVieira, ÁgataAlbuquerque, AníbalTeixeira, MadalenaRibeiro, FernandoBastos, José Mesquita2017-01-022017-01-0220161443-9506http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/9073Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally and sedentary lifestyle is one of the main risk factors. Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs appear to be effective to improve exercise tolerance. The aim of the study, therefore, was to evaluate the effects of a phase IV (maintenance) home-based CR program on cardiorespiratory fitness and daily physical activity of patients recovering from an acute myocardial infarction.engPhysical exerciseHome careAcute myocardial infarctionEffects of a phase IV home-based cardiac rehabilitation program on cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activityjournal article10.1016/j.hlc.2016.08.004