Which of the following statements is correct about the use of arm exercises (upper extremity ergometry) versus leg exercises (treadmill walking, bicycling) in a cardiac rehabilitation program?
A)There are no differences in responses of the cardiopulmonary system with arm exercises versus leg exercises.
B)Myocardial O₂ consumption (heart rate ´ systolic blood pressure) is higher with arm exercises than with leg exercises.
C)Myocardial efficiency is lower with arm exercises than with leg exercises.
D)Patients with coronary artery disease typically are able to complete less work with leg exercises than arm exercises before symptoms occur.

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Myocardial O₂ consumption is higher with arm exercises than with leg exercises because the arms have a smaller muscle mass than the legs, and therefore the heart must work harder to pump the same amount of blood to the arms.

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