Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty Compared With Exercise Training in Symptomatic Coronary Artery Disease

Inclusion Criteria: * Angiographically documented CAD, with at least one coronary artery stenosis of more than 50% in a native segment never subjected to intervention, which is recommended for treatment with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). * Stable coronary artery disease * Eligible patients could be asymptomatic or have class I to III angina (Canadian Cardiovascular Society \[CCS\]) with documented myocardial ischemia * Angina pectoris threshold \> 50 Watt (cycle ergometry) * Permanent residence should be within 25 km of training facility. Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 or \> 70 years of age * Patient currently participating in an exercise training program * Unstable angina pectoris or myocardial infarction during the last 2 weeks * Symptoms of CCS class IV * Exercise limitations due to clinical conditions not related to CAD * Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of \< 40% * Ventricular arrhythmia (Lown Ivb) * Hemodynamically significant valvular heart disease * Previous cardiac surgery * PTCA performed during the last 12 months * Any major non-cardiac condition that would adversely affect survival during the duration of the study * Reduced compliance