Key result
Among 2,281 patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, the 200 patients with chronic kidney disease experienced higher mortality and more complications compared to the 2,081 non-CKD patients.
Why the study?
How do the clinical characteristics, course, and outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation differ between patients with and without chronic kidney disease?
Observational (n=2,281)
Yes
How do the clinical characteristics, course, and outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation differ between patients with and without chronic kidney disease?
Patients with chronic kidney disease entering cardiac rehabilitation have a higher risk profile and mortality, highlighting the need for careful clinical attention and optimized therapy rather than denying access to rehabilitation.
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May warrant closer monitoring for CKD patients in cardiac rehabilitation; leaves open whether tailored protocols improve outcomes.
This survey shows the clinical risk profile, resource utilization, pharmacologic treatment, and course of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Data from 165 CR units in Italy were collected online from January 28 to February 10, 2008. The study cohort consisted of 2281 patients: 200 CKD patients and 2081 non-CKD patients. CKD patients were older and showed more comorbidity and complications during CR, a more complex clinical course and interventions with less functional evaluation, and a different pattern of drug therapy at hospital discharge. CKD patients had higher mortality during CR programs due to heart failure, respiratory insufficiency, and cognitive impairment. These findings suggest that patients with CKD should not be denied access to CR, provided careful attention to clinical status, possible complications, optimization of drug therapy, and close followup.
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Giallauria et al. (2013) conducted an observational in Cardiac rehabilitation (n=2,281). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) vs. Non-CKD patients was evaluated on Mortality and complications during cardiac rehabilitation. Among 2,281 patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, the 200 patients with chronic kidney disease experienced higher mortality and more complications compared to the 2,081 non-CKD patients.
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