Lifestyle Recommendations for Patients Before and After Thoracic Aortic Surgery: A Framework Analysis.

Background:  Patients receive many different recommendations after thoracic aortic surgery. Unfortunately, there is much variation in recommendations between different surgical centers. This variation in recommendations creates uncertainty and anxiety in patients.

Improved Maximal Workload and Systolic Blood Pressure After Cardiac Rehabilitation Following Thoracic Aortic Repair: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Purpose: It is of clinical importance to gain more knowledge about the risks and benefits of exercise in patients recovering from thoracic aortic repair. Therefore, the aim of this review was to perform a meta-analysis on changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, blood pressure, and the incidence of adverse events during cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in patients recovering from thoracic aortic repair.

Review Methods: We performed a systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis of outcomes before versus after outpatient CR in patients recovering from thoracic aortic repair.

Outcomes after cardiac rehabilitation in patients following repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm or dissection: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Patients receiving thoracic aortic repair suffer from long-term impairment in daily functioning and quality of life following intervention due to a combination of their life-threatening condition (i.e. aortic aneurysm or dissection), undergoing major surgery, as well as long-term exercise restrictions thereafter.