Shear Stress in the Arteries of the Lower Limbs During Exercise in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Peripheral Arterial Disease focused on measuring exercise, arm-cranking, vascular function
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: clinical diagnosis of peripheral artery disease or ankle-brachial index less than 0.90 in one or both limbs do not present peripheral neuropathy; be able to exercise after medical approval aged 50 or over. Exclusion Criteria: Medication change during the study Health problems that contraindicates the practice of physical exercise.
Sites / Locations
- University Nove de Julho
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Arm-cranking exercise
Heating
Control
Patients will be perform arm-cranking exercise. The exercise will be performed in 15 sets of 2 min of exercise at a moderate intensity (13-15 in Borg scale)
Patients will perform 15 sets of 2 min of immersion of their foot in a warm water (42 degrees)
Patients will remain seated for 60 min