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Initial results of a 12-week, institution-based, supervised exercise rehabilitation program for the management of peripheral arterial disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20979920     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Randall W Franz; Tammy Garwick; Katie Haldeman
Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Vascular     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1708-5381     ISO Abbreviation:  Vascular     Publication Date:    2010 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-28     Completed Date:  2010-12-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101196722     Medline TA:  Vascular     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  325-35     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA. rfranz2@ohiohealth.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Ankle Brachial Index
Blood Pressure
Body Mass Index
Body Weight
Cardiovascular Agents / therapeutic use
Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology,  physiopathology,  therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy
Exercise Test
Exercise Therapy*
Exercise Tolerance
Female
Humans
Lipids / blood
Male
Middle Aged
Ohio
Peripheral Arterial Disease / complications,  physiopathology,  psychology,  rehabilitation*
Prospective Studies
Quality of Life
Questionnaires
Recovery of Function
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Walking
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cardiovascular Agents; 0/Lipids

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