Low lifetime recreational activity is a risk factor for peripheral arterial disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between lifetime physical activity and the risk of developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is not known.

Methods

We studied 1381 patients referred for elective coronary angiography in a point prevalence analysis. PAD was defined as ankle-brachial index (ABI) <0.9 at the time or a history of revascularization of the lower extremities regardless of ABI measure. We used a validated physical activity questionnaire to retrospectively measure each patient's lifetime recreational activity (LRA). Multivariate and logistic regression analyses were used to assess the independent association of LRA to ABI and the presence of PAD.

Results

PAD was present in 19% (n = 258) of all subjects. Subjects reporting no regular LRA had greater diastolic bloo

SUBMITTER: Wilson AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3152670 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature