Physical activity following pulmonary embolism and clinical correlates in selected patients: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited knowledge regarding physical activity and clinical correlates among people who have suffered a pulmonary embolism (PE).

Objectives

To assess physical activity levels after PE and potential clinical correlates.

Methods

One hundred forty-five individuals free of major comorbidities were recruited at a mean of 23 months (range, 6-72) after PE diagnosis. Physical activity was assessed by steps/day on the Sensewear monitor for 7 consecutive days, exercise capacity with the incremental shuttle walk test, and cardiac function with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). The association between physical activity and other variables was analyzed by a mixed-effects model.

Results

Participants achieved a mean of 6494 (SD, 3294; range, 1147-1

SUBMITTER: Haukeland-Parker S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10982567 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature