Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Increases Walking Distance in Patients With Intermittent Claudication. Results of the CIPIC Rehab Study: A Randomised Controlled Trial
To examine whether a cardiac rehabilitation programme in a community based setting for patients with intermittent claudication (IC) affects walking ability, quality of life, and changes in health behaviour. The trial investigated a cross sector cardiovascular rehabilitation programme compared with usual care for patients having non-operative management.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: M. Siercke, L.P. J ørgensen, M. Missel, L.C. Thygesen, S.P. Møller, H. Sillesen, S.K. Berg Source Type: research
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