The Relationship between Maximum Walking Distance and Physical Functions before and after Revascularization in Peripheral Arterial Disease

Abstract

We considered the relationship between maximum walking distance (MWD), lower limb hemodynamics, leg strength, and heart rate reserve before and after revascularization in 11 patients with peripheral arterial disease. Lower limb hemodynamics, HRR and MWD improved significantly but leg strength did not. MWD was significantly correlated with leg strength after surgery. Because leg strength didn’t improve in the short term after surgery, it was suggested that exercise include resistance training which was important to increase MWD after revascularization.