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Supervised exercise therapy (SET) is the primary treatment for intermittent claudication (IC), significantly improving walking distance and quality of life. This evidence-based approach offers marginal risks, making it a recommended intervention for older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Rehabilitation
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Intermittent claudication (IC) is common in older adults and linked to severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
  • IC significantly increases mortality risk due to underlying atherosclerotic disease.
  • Effective IC treatment must reduce cardiovascular events and improve quality of life (QoL) and functional capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of supervised exercise therapy (SET) for intermittent claudication (IC).
  • To compare SET with other interventions like usual care, placebo, and vascular interventions.
  • To assess the impact of SET on walking distance, QoL, and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials comparing SET with control groups (non-supervised exercise, usual care, placebo, walking advice, vascular interventions).
  • Analysis of evidence supporting SET as a primary treatment for IC.
  • Evaluation of community-based versus clinic-based SET programs.

Main Results:

  • Supervised exercise therapy (SET) is supported by current evidence as the primary treatment for IC.
  • SET demonstrably improves maximum walking distance and health-related QoL.
  • SET presents a marginal risk of co-morbidity or mortality, aligning with international guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • Supervised exercise therapy (SET) is a highly effective and safe primary treatment for intermittent claudication (IC).
  • Community-based SET programs show comparable efficacy to clinical settings.
  • Future research should explore the impact of comorbidities and combined SET with vascular interventions.