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Changes in functional health status following open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and the role of exercise-based rehabilitation: a systematic review
Introduction Patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are usually older adults with widespread atherosclerosis and considerable cardiovascular risk factors.1–3 As a result, open surgical repair is associated with significant perioperative morbidity which may require a prolonged inpatient or intensive care stay.4,5 The associated metabolic and cardiopulmonary challenges may have substantial resultant consequences on functional status…
Read MoreChanges in functional health status following open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and the role of exercise-based rehabilitation: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair may be associated with significant perioperative respiratory, cardiac, distal arterial or renal complications, which might necessitate a prolonged intensive care or hospital stay.1–3 In addition, patients with AAA are frequently elderly with widespread atherosclerosis, cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities.4-8 This, in combination with the fact that AAA repair is…
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