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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is characterized by narrowed arteries that diminish blood flow to the extremities. Effective management of PAD requires an interprofessional approach involving various healthcare professionals. The critical aspects of interprofessional care for PAD patients focus on risk factor modification, drug therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition therapy, critical limb ischemia care, and interventional radiology and surgical procedures.The primary treatment goal for PAD...
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) predominantly results from atherosclerosis, which involves the accumulation of fatty deposits, or plaques, within the walls of arteries. This causes them to narrow and harden, significantly reducing blood flow. PAD predominantly affects the legs, particularly the arteries supplying the thighs and calves. In rare cases, it may involve other arteries, including those in the arms.Etiology of PAD:The principal cause of PAD is atherosclerosis, which results from fatty...
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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Supervised exercise therapy (SET) is crucial for managing peripheral artery disease (PAD).
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-reimbursed SET programs are emerging.
  • Evaluating guideline-directed exercise prescription in SET is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the clinical effectiveness of guideline-directed exercise in SET for PAD.
  • To determine the impact of different exercise modalities on PAD patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 400 PAD patients in a Midwest SET program (2017-2022).
  • Collected data on demographics, SET participation, and outcomes (6-minute walk test, VQLQ-6).
  • Analyzed outcomes by exercise modality: treadmill, recumbent stepping, and multimodality aerobic exercise.

Main Results:

  • All participants showed significant improvements in walk distance and quality of life.
  • No significant differences in attendance or attrition were observed between exercise modalities.
  • Baseline-adjusted outcomes did not differ significantly across treadmill, stepping, or multimodality groups.

Conclusions:

  • Guideline-adherent SET programs effectively enhance walking capacity and quality of life in symptomatic PAD patients.
  • This study provides initial benchmarks for clinical SET program implementation.
  • Exercise modality did not significantly influence outcomes in this SET program.