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Table 2 Distribution of individuals in the categories of physical activity, preoperatively and two months after surgery

From: Self-reported physical activity and lung function two months after cardiac surgery – a prospective cohort study

Level of physical activity

Preoperatively

Two months after surgery

 

n (%)

n (%)

Sedentary

52 (18.4)

23 (8.1)

Moderate activity

148 (52.3)

126 (44.5)

Moderate regular exercise

40 (14.1)

48 (17.0)

Regular activity and exercise

43 (15.2)

86 (30.4)

  1. The level of physical activity increased postoperatively (p < 0.001).