A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Maria Janieire de N. Nunes Alves
, Francis Ribeiro de Souza
Maria Janieire de N. Nunes Alves
, Francis Ribeiro de Souza
DOI: 10.5935/abc.20190208
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the main atherosclerotic diseases in the elderly population which limits the performance of physical activity. Patients with PAD who have intermittent claudication may have gait impairment, which compromises daily living activities. In addition, these patients have other comorbidities that may increase cardiovascular risk., Regular exercise is a non-drug treatment recommended for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, maintaining adherence to a physical training program becomes a major challenge. […]
Keywords: Aged; Ankle Brachial Index; Exercise; Intermittent Claudication; Peripheral Arterial Disease/drug therapy; Peripheral Arterial Disease/physiopathology; Prevention and Control