Effects of Isometric Handgrip Training in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: Background Meta-analyses have shown that isometric handgrip training (IHT) can reduce brachial systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) by >6/4 mm Hg, respectively. However, whether IHT promotes these effects among patients with peripheral artery disease, who exhibit severe impairment in cardiovascular function, is currently unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of IHT on the cardiovascular function of patients with peripheral artery disease. Methods and Results A randomized controlled trial with peripheral artery disease patients assigned to either the IHT or control group was conducted. The IHT group performed 3 sessions per week, for 8 weeks, of unilateral handgrip exercises, consisting of 4 sets of isometric contractions for 2 minutes at 30% of maximum voluntary contracti

SUBMITTER: A Correia M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7070219 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature