References
CARDIOPULMONARY
Patient flow chart—6MWT: 6-Minute Walk Test; ABI: ankle-brachial index; CPET: cardiopulmonary exercise testing; FMD: flow mediated dilatation; HRV: heart rate variability; IPAQ: international physical activity questionnaire; PCI: percutaneous coronary intervention; PWV: pulse-waive velocity.Baseline clinical characteristics and pharmacotherapy.ACE-I: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor; ASA: acetyl-salicylic acid; ARB: angiotensin receptor blocker; CABG: coronary artery bypass grafting; LVEF: left ventricle ejection fraction; PCI: percutaneous coronary intervention.Indices of physical activity.*—when Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and heart rate variability assessment.*—when Endothelial function, pulse wave velocity and selected biochemical indices.baPWV: ankle–shoulder pulse wave velocity; cfPWV_calc: carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity calculated from baPWV. *—when Parameters assessing quality of life.*—when 