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ArticleJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology2018

Metabolic Profile and Myocardial Performance of Renal Transplant Recipients Participating in Unsupervised Physical Exercise as a Prescription Program.

Luciano Moscarelli, Francesco Sofi, Gabriele Mascherini, Vittorio Bini, Chiara Ingletto, Marco Mandoli, Giorgio Galanti, Laura Stefani

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Luciano MoscarelliNephrology Unit, University Hospital Careggi, 50139 Florence, Italy.
Francesco SofiDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Unit of Clinical Nutrition, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7113-7424
Gabriele MascheriniSports Medicine Center-Clinical and Experimental Department-University of Florence, 501039 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8842-0354
Vittorio BiniInternal Medicine, University of Perugia, 06100 Perugia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8404-2918
Chiara InglettoSports Medicine Center-Clinical and Experimental Department-University of Florence, 501039 Florence, Italy.
Marco MandoliSports Medicine Center-Clinical and Experimental Department-University of Florence, 501039 Florence, Italy.
Giorgio GalantiSports Medicine Center-Clinical and Experimental Department-University of Florence, 501039 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2054-8650
Laura StefaniSports Medicine Center-Clinical and Experimental Department-University of Florence, 501039 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2981-0424

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Abstract

introductionRenal transplant recipients (RTRs) are at high cardiovascular risk (CV) compared to the general population, especially after surgical treatment. The literature supports the role of supervised exercise intervention; however no data are available regarding the effects of unsupervised exercise programs. We investigated whether a home exercise program could reduce CV risk in RTR based on possible changes in renal and cardiometabolic parameters and myocardial performance measured by echocardiography.

methodsFrom a large cohort of 60 RTRs, 30 RTRs (12 females and 18 males 48.3 ± 12.3 years) participated in individualized and unsupervised training programs for 6 months, at moderate intensity. Cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometric parameters, lipid and glycemic blood sample profiles were studied as was myocardial performance from the 2D echo examination at T0, and T6 months.

resultsThe lipid profile remained in the range of a low level of risk, although there was no significant improvement, whereas myocardial performance, in particular the EF, was significantly improved.

conclusionsA home exercise program for at least 6 months produces positive effects on myocardial function and helps maintain a low cardiovascular risk profile. The trend supports the importance of highlighting the role of a correct reconditioning of lifestyle in RTR, from the exercise program without supervision to moderate intensity, where well tolerated.

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home based exercisemetabolic profilephysical exerciserenal organ transplantation

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PMCPMC7739420

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