International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Yuko Soyama
Japan
Research Article
Effects of Length of Bed Rest during Hospitalization on Skeletal Muscle in
Patients with Conservatively Treated Acute Aortic Dissection
Author(s): Keiko Takahashi, Yuko Soyama, Naoki Sasanuma, Kazuhisa Domen, Tohru Masuyama, Masaharu Ishihara and Keiichiro SuzukiKeiko Takahashi, Yuko Soyama, Naoki Sasanuma, Kazuhisa Domen, Tohru Masuyama, Masaharu Ishihara and Keiichiro Suzuki
Background: Little evidence exists on the effects of exercise guidance in patients with acute aortic dissection after a period of complete bed rest. Few studies have examined changes in skeletal muscle during such periods in patients with cardiovascular disease. This retrospective study sought to investigate changes in skeletal muscle in the standard rehabilitation period in patients with aortic dissection and to discuss an optimal rehabilitation approach to promote safe early return to the community.
Methods: Subjects were 54 patients with conservatively treated acute aortic dissection in whom serial computed tomography (CT) was performed for assessment of complications and follow-up observation of the aortic dissection. Using CT images, cross-sectional areas of the erector spinae muscle at the 7th cervical (A) and 3rd lumber vertebrae (B),.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000395