A preoperative supervised exercise program potentially improves long-term survival after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Objective: A preoperative supervised exercise program (SEP) improves cardiorespiratory fitness and perioperative outcomes for patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a preoperative SEP on long-term survival of these patients. A secondary aim was to consider long-term changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sifut Sethi, Bharadhwaj Ravindhran, Judith Long, Roji Gurung, Chao Huang, George E. Smith, Daniel Carradice, Tom Wallace, Said Ibeggazene, Ian C. Chetter, Sean Pymer Tags: Clinical research studies Source Type: research