No significant effect was found on cardiovascular events , mortality , diastolic blood pressure , or cholesterol .
Conclusions — We found that lifestyle interventions are effective in lowering systolic blood pressure .
About other end points , this systematic review found no effect of lifestyle interventions on cardiovascular event rate mortality , diastolic blood pressure , or total cholesterol
Background and Purpose — Patients with a transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke have an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular events .
The purpose of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to determine whether lifestyle interventions focusing on behaviorally modifiable risk factors with or without an exercise program are effective in terms of ( 1 ) preventing recurrent cardiovascular events , ( 2 ) reducing mortality , and ( 3 ) improving modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in patients after a transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke .
Effects of an Aerobic Exercise Program on Aerobic Capacity, Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters, and Functional Capacity in Subacute Stroke
Background and objective . In spite of the challenges , engaging in exercise programs very early after stroke may positively influence aerobic capacity and stroke-related outcomes , including walking ability . The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of adding aerobic cycle ergometer training to conventional rehabilitation early after stroke and to determine effects on aerobic capacity , walking ability , and health-related quality of life . Methods . A prospect i ve matched control design was used . All participants performed a grade d maximal exercise test on a semi-recumbent cycle ergometer , spatiotemporal gait assessment s , 6-Minute Walk Test , and Stroke Impact Scale . The Exercise group added 30 minutes of aerobic cycle ergometry to conventional inpatient rehabilitation 3 days/week until discharge ; the Control group received conventional rehabilitation only . Results . All Exercise participants ( n = 23 ) completed the training without adverse effects . In the 18 matched pairs , both groups demonstrated improvements over time with a trend toward greater aerobic benefit in the Exercise group with 13 % and 23 % increases in peak VO2 and work rate respectively , compared to 8 % and 16 % in the Control group ( group-time interaction P = .71 and .62 ) . A similar trend toward improved 6-Minute Walk Test distance ( Exercise 53 % vs Controls 23 % , P = .23 ) was observed . Conclusion . Early aerobic training can be safely implemented without deleterious effects on stroke rehabilitation . A trend toward greater improvement in aerobic capacity and walking capacity suggests that such training may have an early beneficial effect and should be considered for inclusion in rehabilitation programs
No significant effect was found on cardiovascular events , mortality , diastolic blood pressure , or cholesterol .
Conclusions — We found that lifestyle interventions are effective in lowering systolic blood pressure .
About other end points , this systematic review found no effect of lifestyle interventions on cardiovascular event rate mortality , diastolic blood pressure , or total cholesterol
Background and Purpose — Patients with a transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke have an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular events .
The purpose of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to determine whether lifestyle interventions focusing on behaviorally modifiable risk factors with or without an exercise program are effective in terms of ( 1 ) preventing recurrent cardiovascular events , ( 2 ) reducing mortality , and ( 3 ) improving modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in patients after a transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke .