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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Published on: April 19, 2019
Effects of telerehabilitation on cardiac remodeling and hemodynamics parameters in hypertensive older adults: A
Anderson Jm Rodrigues-da-Silva1,2, Jennifer As Suassuna1,2, Eduardo Dos Ss Monteiro1,2
1Department of Physical Education, Laboratory of Physical Training Studies Applied to Health, João Pessoa, Brazil.
Abstract:
ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the effects of telerehabilitation with multimodal exercise on cardiac remodeling and blood pressure in hypertensive older adults.MethodsThirty-two hypertensive older adults (66.7 ± 5.33 years; 29.5 ± 4.22 Kg/m2; 24 female) were randomized into either a telerehabilitation or a control group. Echocardiographic parameters and blood pressure were assessed before and after the 16-week intervention. The exercise program was supervised, individualized, and offered 3×/week via videoconference.ResultsBlood pressure significantly decreased after telerehabilitation when compared to the control group, presenting a large effect size. The moderate effect size in relative and posterior wall thickness (g = 0.63; g = 0.61), shortening fraction (g = 0.54), and ejection fraction (g = 0.68).ConclusionAs a preliminary study, telerehabilitation is favorable to promote a moderate clinical improvement of some cardiac morphofunctional parameters and reduce blood pressure in hypertensive older adults.
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