Key result
Higher physical activity is linked to higher ABI in patients without peripheral arterial disease.
Why the study?
Is physical activity level directly and independently related to the ankle/brachial index in subjects without peripheral arterial occlusive disease?
Population
353 subjects without peripheral arterial occlusive disease with ankle/brachial index ≥ 1.00, aged 38-88…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports activity-ABI link in non-PAOD subjects as hypothesis-generating; prospective studies needed before practice implications.
Cross-Sectional (n=353)
Is physical activity level directly and independently related to the ankle/brachial index in subjects without peripheral arterial occlusive disease?
Effect estimate: partial r = 0.329
p-value: p=<0.001
Higher physical activity levels are independently associated with a higher ankle/brachial index in individuals without peripheral arterial occlusive disease, suggesting a protective effect against PAOD development.
Gardner et al. (1997) conducted a cross-sectional in Without peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) (n=353). Physical activity level was evaluated on Ankle/brachial systolic blood pressure index (ABI) (partial r = 0.329, p=<0.001). Physical activity level was positively and independently related to the ankle/brachial index in subjects without peripheral arterial occlusive disease (partial r = 0.329, P < 0.001).
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