28/Aug/2025
Post-exercise effects of self-selected exercise intensity on cardiovascular parameters in peripheral artery disease: a randomized crossover study
einstein (São Paulo). 28/Aug/2025;23:eAO1498.
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Post-exercise effects of self-selected exercise intensity on cardiovascular parameters in peripheral artery disease: a randomized crossover study
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025AO1498
Highlights ■ A single session of self-selected intensity walking reduced systolic blood pressure in individuals with peripheral artery disease. ■ Heart rate recovery responses after self-selected-intensity walking were similar to those following the guidelineprescribed exercise. ■ Self-selected intensity exercise may offer a feasible strategy for patients with claudication, balancing comfort and cardiovascular benefits. ■ These findings support flexible exercise prescriptions tailored to individual comfort without compromising the cardiovascular benefits. ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the post-exercise effects of self-selected exercise intensity […]
Keywords: Blood pressure; Heart rate; Intermittent claudication; Peripheral arterial disease; Vascular diseases; Walking
19/Aug/2025
Association between calf circumference and cardiovascular health indicators in patients with peripheral artery disease
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025AO1089
Highlights ■ Calf circumference is a well-established indicator of all-cause mortality. ■ In women with peripheral artery disease, calf circumference was inversely associated with arterial stiffness. ■ Among men with peripheral artery disease, calf circumference was not associated with cardiovascular indicators. ■ Calf circumference may be a useful screening tool for cardiovascular risk in women. ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the association between calf circumference and cardiovascular indicators in men and women with symptomatic peripheral artery disease. Methods: This cross-sectional study […]
Keywords: Ankle brachial index; Anthropometry; Blood pressure; Calf circumference; Cardiovascular diseases; Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity; Leg; Peripheral arterial disease; Vascular stiffness
30/Nov/2023
Physiological responses during walking in men and women with intermittent claudication
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023AO0120
Highlights There were no differences in the physiological responses to walking between men and women with intermittent claudication. Sex per se is not a factor that demands changes in walking prescription for patients with intermittent claudication. ABSTRACT Objective: Peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak), anaerobic threshold, walking economy, and cardiovascular responses during walking are used to guide and monitor walking training in patients with peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication. Women with peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication present greater impairments than […]
Keywords: Blood pressure; Exercise; Heart rate; Oxygen consumption; Peripheral arterial disease
28/Jan/2020
Efficacy of a behavior change program on cardiovascular parameters in patients with hypertension: a randomized controlled trial
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2020AO5227
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the efficacy of a behavior change program named Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients. Methods Ninety hypertensive patients aged over 40 years were randomly allocated to one of two groups: Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde or Control (n=45 respectively). Patients in the Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde group took part in a behavior change program aimed to encourage changes in physical activity levels and eating habits, according to the Social Cognitive […]
Keywords: Blood pressure; Cardiac rehabilitation; Health Behavior; Hypertension; Lifestyle
08/Mar/2019
Development and clinical validation of a non-invasive, beat-to-beat blood pressure monitoring device, compared to invasive blood pressure monitoring during coronary angiography
einstein (São Paulo). 08/Mar/2019;17(2):eAO4156.
View Article08/Mar/2019
Development and clinical validation of a non-invasive, beat-to-beat blood pressure monitoring device, compared to invasive blood pressure monitoring during coronary angiography
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2019AO4156
ABSTRACT Objective To develop and test a beat-to-beat blood pressure monitoring device during coronary angiography, and compare it with invasive blood pressure monitoring. Methods Twenty-eight patients with an indication for hemodynamic study were selected for this investigation, and kept in supine position. Before starting the coronary angiography, they were instructed about the use of the left radial bracelet for beat-to-beat blood pressure monitoring. Results There was a significant difference between the time required for the catheterization laboratory team to acquire […]
Keywords: Blood pressure; Coronary angiography; Monitoring, physiologic; Validation