0238: Short-term impact of an ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation program on arterial rigidity - 12/02/16
Résumé |
Background |
If the positive impact of cardiac rehabilitation on metabolic profile and exercise tolerance is well documented in the literature, very few studies evaluated the impact of these rehabilitation programs on arterial rigidity.
Purpose |
The main objective of this study was to determine if a short and intense 4-week cardiac rehabilitation program could yield a positive impact on arterial rigidity.
Method |
A cohort study was performed on Leopold Bellan foundation. One hundred and ninety eight cardiac patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation program after acute events were included in this study. Arterial stiffness is defined by a VPWV value greater or equal to 10.
Results |
At the beginning, 59% of our patients have rigid arteries. After 20 sessions of cardiac rehabilitation, this number is significantly reduced to 51% (p=0, 12). Patients with arterial stiffness have accumulated more major cardiovascular risk factors, and have had less exercise capacity than others. However they benefit similarly from the cardiovascular rehabilitation program.
Conclusion |
We observed that arterial stiffness, as reflected by the PWV, tends to decrease after short-term ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation program. Short ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation program for cardiac patient after an acute event has a positive effect on arterial rigidity.
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