ArticlePhysiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy2020
Aerobic capacity is associated with disease activity and cardiovascular risk factors in early rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Use of Wearable Devices for Peak Oxygen Consumption Measurement in Clinical Cardiology: Case Report and Literature Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2023Article
- Associations between cardiovascular risk factors, disease activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with inflammatory joint disease: a cross-sectional analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Effectiveness and safety of aerobic exercise for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Isotemporal Substitution of Time Between Sleep and Physical Activity: Associations With Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis.ACR open rheumatology · 2021Article
- Aerobic capacity is associated with disease activity and cardiovascular risk factors in early rheumatoid arthritis.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate aerobic capacity and its associations with disease activity and risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
methodsThis cross-sectional study included 67 patients with early RA. Aerobic capacity was estimated with the Åstrand submaximal test adjusted according to the Nord-Tröndelag Health Study formula. The following were also assessed: subclinical atherosclerosis by carotid intima-media thickness and pulse wave analysis; body composition by dual X-ray absorptiometry; estimated CVD mortality risk by the Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation; disease activity by the Disease Activity Score 28, C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate; blood lipids by total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides; and functional ability by the Stanford health assessment questionnaire. Univariate and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to explore the associations between variables.
resultsThe mean (SD) aerobic capacity was 31.6 (8.7) ml O
conclusionsDisease activity and risk factors for CVD were in favour for patients with a higher aerobic capacity. Aerobic capacity was associated with disease activity and several risk factors for CVD, independent of age and sex. In RA, these findings may provide insights into the benefits of using aerobic capacity as a marker to prevent CVD.
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