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Initial results of a 12-week, institution-based, supervised exercise rehabilitation program for the management of peripheral arterial disease.
- Source :
- Vascular; Nov/Dec2010, Vol. 18 Issue 6, p325-335, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- This study assessed the effectiveness of a 12-week, institution-based, supervised exercise rehabilitation program with atherogenic risk factor modification in improving cardiovascular profile, ambulatory function, and quality of life of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) by comparing pre- and postprogram measurements. Participants were prospectively enrolled. Cardiovascular profile variables, ambulatory function tests, and quality of life questionnaires were evaluated. Of 101 institution-based program participants, 69 completed the 12-session minimum and 47 completed a postprogram evaluation. Mean postprogram results were significantly different from preprogram results, corresponding to improvement, for the following variables: triglyceride levels (p = .036), both function tests (p < .001 for both), four of five Walking Impairment Questionnaire measurements, and Intermittent Claudication Questionnaire score (p = .001). This supervised exercise program improved the cardiovascular profiles, ambulatory function, and quality of life of PAD patients completing the program and is a viable adjunct to drug therapy and surgical intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17085381
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Vascular
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 54940384
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2310/6670.2010.00053