Intrarater Reliability and Agreement of Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness, and Heart Rate Variability Assessments in Patients With Parkinson's Disease.

To assess the intrarater reliability and agreement of blood pressure (BP), arterial stiffness, and heart rate variability (HRV) assessments in patients with Parkinson`s disease (PD). Twenty patients with PD visited the laboratory three times, during which brachial and central BP (auscultatory and applanation tonometry, respectively), arterial stiffness (carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity and augmentation index), and HRV assessments were performed at rest. Brachial and central systolic BP presented greater values on visit 1 when compared to visits 2 and 3 (122±13 vs.

Association between physical activity performed at different intensities and cardiovascular health in patients with peripheral artery disease: an observational study.

Background: We examined the sedentary behavior and physical activity of 260 patients with peripheral artery disease. Women engaged in more light physical activity than men did. Light physical activity was associated with lower arterial stiffness in men only, while no significant associations were found between sedentary behavior, moderate-vigorous physical activity, and cardiovascular outcomes.

Effects of Isometric Handgrip Training on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Individuals Over 18 Years Old: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of isometric handgrip training (IHT) on ambulatory blood pressure (BP) in individuals aged 18 yr and older.

Review Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed in Medline and Web of Science, encompassing studies published until July 2023, as well as the gray literature. We calculated the mean difference (MD) and 95% CI using an inverse variance method with a random effects model.

Association of mental health with walking capacity in patients with claudication: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to verify the association between mental health (MH) indicators with walking capacity in patients with PAD.

Methods: Two hundred and forty-six patients with PAD and claudication symptoms participated in this study. Physical function was assessed objectively with the 6-min walk test (6MWT) and subjectively using the Walking Impairment Questionnaire (WIQ).

The bodyweight walking distance product and its relationship with clinical markers in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease.

Purpose: The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is extensively employed to evaluate gait impairment in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) and has been associated with different health outcomes. However, various approaches exist for calculating and interpreting the six-minute test in order to address the needs of patients more effectively. Therefore, we investigated how these different approaches correlate with functional capacity and cardiovascular health in patients with symptomatic PAD.

Effects of nutritional supplementation stabilizing muscle mass loss in older patients on hemodiafiltration.

Background & Aims: Malnutrition is common in older individuals with end-stage renal disease on maintenance dialysis. Whether nutritional supplementation may improve skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and survival rate in this population is uncertain. We aimed to analyze the effect of a year of nutritional supplementation on muscle mass and survival rate in older patients on hemodiafiltration.

Calf Circumference Predicts Falls in Older Adults on Hemodialysis.

Objective: Older patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing maintenance hemodialysis are at a higher risk of falling. However, there is no standard method to screen patients at higher risk. We have evaluated whether calf circumference (CC) measurement would be able to predict falls in this population.

Longitudinal Changes in Physical Activity Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Parameters in Patients with Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease.

Background: Previous cross-sectional studies have demonstrated that physical activity is associated with lower cardiovascular risk in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, it is not possible to establish causality, and longitudinal design studies are required.

Objective: To analyze the changes in cardiovascular risk parameters and physical activity levels after a 2-year follow-up in patients with symptomatic PAD.

The effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on physical activity of people with obesity.

Objective: To verify the association of changes on physical activity levels during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak of individuals with normal weight and overweight/obesity, and the influence of sex in this relationship.

Methods: This cross-sectional study (survey research) was conducted in Brazil between May 5 and May 17, 2020. Participants (n=1,828 / 1,062 women >18 years) were invited through social media to answer a structured questionnaire via Google Forms.

Impact of hypertension on arterial stiffness and cardiac autonomic modulation in patients with peripheral artery disease: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: To examine the impact of hypertension on cardiovascular health in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease and to identify factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension.

Methods: A cross-sectional study including 251 patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (63.9% males, mean age 67±10 years).

Effects of isometric handgrip training on blood pressure among hypertensive patients seen within public primary healthcare: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Meta-analyses have demonstrated that isometric handgrip training (IHT) decreases blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. Nonetheless, most studies were conducted in laboratory settings and its effects in real-world settings remain unclear.

Objective: To analyze the effects of IHT on office and ambulatory blood pressure in hypertensive patients attended within primary healthcare.

Effect of frailty on physical activity levels and walking capacity in patients with peripheral artery disease: A cross-sectional study.

Background: This study aimed to analyze the effect of frailty on walking capacity and physical activity levels of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Methods: A cross-sectional study including 216 symptomatic PAD patients (e.g.

Are Vascular Parameters Associated with Walking Impairment in Patients with Claudication?

Background: The mechanisms underlying functional impairments in symptomatic PAD patients are controversial and poorly understood. Endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness have been proposed as potential mechanisms related to functional impairment in symptomatic PAD patients, however, more studies are needed to confirm these associations.

Objective: To analyze the association between vascular function and walking impairment in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and symptoms of claudication.

Physical activity practice during COVID-19 pandemic in patients with intermittent claudication.

Objective: To describe physical activity habits and barriers for physical activity practice in patients with peripheral artery disease and claudication symptoms during Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: In this cross-sectional survey study, 127 patients with peripheral artery disease (59.8% men; 68±9 years old; and 81.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug treatment of patients with peripheral arterial disease: an observational cross-sectional study.

Background: The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a negative impact on the population's behavior. In this context, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug treatment of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication (IC) remains unclear.

Objectives: To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug treatment of patients with PAD and IC.

Validity and reliability of 2-min step test in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease.

Background: Although 2-min step test (2MST) has been useful in general population, no study has investigated its validity in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Objective: To analyze the validity and reliability of the 2MST in patients with PAD and claudication symptoms.

Methods: Twenty-four patients with PAD and claudication symptoms were recruited and performed the 2MST comparing it to the six-minute walk test (6MWT).

Increased Screen Time Is Associated With Alcohol Desire and Sweetened Foods Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Elevated screen time has been associated with addictive behaviors, such as alcohol and sugar intake and smoking. Considering the substantial increase in screen time caused by social isolation policies, this study aimed to analyze the association of increased screen time in different devices during the COVID-19 pandemic with consumption and increased desire of alcohol, smoking, and sweetened foods in adults. A sample of 1,897 adults with a mean age of 37.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic stay at home order and social isolation on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior in Brazilian adults.

Objective: To investigate the impact of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior among Brazilians residents aged ≥18 years.

Methods: An online survey was distributed through a social media platform between May 5 and 17, 2020. Participants completed a structured questionnaire in Google Forms, which assessed the physical activity level and sedentary behavior of adults in Brazil during the pandemic.

Reallocating Time From Sedentary Behavior to Physical Activity in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: Analyzing the Effects on Walking Capacity Using Compositional Data Analysis.

Background: To examine the associations between physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) with walking capacity and the effects of reallocating time from SB to PA in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) using compositional data analysis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 178 patients (34% females, mean age = 66 [9] y, body mass index = 27.8 [5.

Effects of Exercise Mode on Arterial Stiffness in Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease Patients: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial.

Background: Exercise program has been recommended for the treatment of symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients. However, whether exercise promotes reduction in arterial stiffness in these patients, who exhibit high arterial stiffness, is poor known.

Aim: To analyze the effects of a single session of resistance, walking, and combined exercises on arterial stiffness in symptomatic PAD patients and to describe individual responses and identify clinical predictors of arterial stiffness responses after exercises.