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Are Cardiovascular exercise early after stroke safe and effective?
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About 75% of stroke survivors have cardiac disease and low exercise endurance. Maximum oxygen values are 25-45 % lower than age-matched healthy subjects. Most studies about cardiovascular training we
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Are Cardiovascular exercise early after stroke safe and effective?

posted at 12/9/2012 12:39 PM BST on bmj.com
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About 75% of stroke survivors have cardiac disease and low exercise endurance. Maximum oxygen values are 25-45 % lower than age-matched healthy subjects. Most studies about cardiovascular training were performed more than 6 months after stroke. In this review and meta-analysis the authors studied evidence for cardiovascular training in early stages after stroke. Seven studies with good quality and 4 with fair quality could be included. Maximum oxygen uptake increased considerably and individuals in the intervention group walked more than 31 meters farther than participants without training. Based on this systematic review it may be concluded that early cardiovascular exercise after stroke is feasible, safe and effective

Re: Are Cardiovascular exercise early after stroke safe and effective?

posted at 12/9/2012 3:32 PM BST on bmj.com
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Thanks for a good study which shows that stroke survivors may benefit from cardiovascular exercise during sub-acute stages to improve peak oxygen uptake and walking distance. Thus, cardiovascular exercise should be considered in sub-acute stroke rehabilitation.

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