Exploring Alternative Measurements of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients With Mild Ischemic Stroke at Acute Phase.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While emerging studies have suggested an association of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) with stroke risk and overall health outcomes, little is known regarding the optimum methods of CRF measurement in patients with mild acute ischemic stroke.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore the association between the 6-min walk distance (6MWD) and other measurements related to CRF in patients with mild ischemic stroke at the acute stage.

Methods

A total of 30 patients with stroke and 71 healthy subjects matched for age and grip strength (GS) were prospectively recruited. All patients were within 14 days after stroke onset and presented mild motor impairment (with a full score of Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment). Demographic data of both groups and clinical info

SUBMITTER: Qu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8864240 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature