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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

New abdominal aortic aneurysm data have been reported by researchers at University of Teesside

Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, October 28th, 2009

According to a study from the United Kingdom, "With abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) represent a high-risk surgical group. Despite medical optimization and radiological stenting interventions, mortality remains high and it is difficult to improve fitness."

"The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect of a 6 week, supervised exercise programme (30 min continuous moderate intensity cycle ergometry, twice weekly) on anaerobic threshold (AT) in subjects with AAA. Thirty participants with an AAA under surveillance were randomized to either the supervised exercise intervention (n=20) or a usual care control group (n=10). AT was measured using cardiopulmonary...

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