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This study was supported by a grant from the Western New York Heart Association. Dr. Zamarra's address is: 1001 East Chapman Ave. Fullerton, California 92631.
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In conclusion, results of this prospective, singleblind, controlled pilot study suggest that practice with the Transcendental Meditation program is useful in reducing exercise-induced myocardial ischemia in patients with coronary artery disease and may be considered beneficial for the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease.