The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on application of European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for exercise in adults with CHD: a data-based questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Regular physical activity is safe and effective therapy for adults with CHD and is recommended by European Society of Cardiology guidelines. The COVID-19 pandemic poses enormous challenges to healthcare teams and patients when ensuring guideline compliance. We explored the implications of COVID-19 on physical activity levels in adult CHD patients.

Materials and methods

A data-based questionnaire was distributed to adult CHD patients at a regional tertiary centre from October to November 2020.

Results

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 96 (79.3%) of 125 respondents reported participating in regular physical activity, with 66 (52.8%) meeting target levels (moderate physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week). Commonest motivations for physical activit

SUBMITTER: Thompson SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8129687 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature