TY - JOUR T1 - Parameters influencing the physical activity of patients with a history of coronary revascularization JO - Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English edition) T2 - AU - Acar,Burak AU - Yayla,Cagri AU - Gucuk Ipek,Esra AU - Unal,Sefa AU - Ertem,Ahmet Goktug AU - Burak,Cengiz AU - Senturk,Bihter AU - Bayraktar,Fatih AU - Kara,Meryem AU - Demirkan,Burcu AU - Guray,Yesim SN - 08702551 M3 - 10.1016/j.repc.2016.12.016 DO - 10.1016/j.repc.2016.12.016 UR - https://www.revportcardiol.org/pt-parameters-influencing-physical-activity-patients-articulo-S0870255117306613 AB - Introduction and ObjectiveCoronary artery disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Regular physical activity is part of a comprehensive management strategy for these patients. We investigated the parameters that influence physical activity in patients with a history of coronary revascularization. MethodsWe included outpatients with a history of coronary revascularization at least six months prior to enrollment. Data on physical activity, demographics, and clinical characteristics were collected via a questionnaire. ResultsA total of 202 consecutive outpatients (age 61.3±11.2 years, 73% male) were enrolled. One hundred and four (51%) patients had previous percutaneous coronary intervention, 67 (33%) had coronary bypass graft surgery, and 31 (15%) had both procedures. Only 46 patients (23%) engaged in regular physical activity. Patients were classified into two subgroups according to their physical activity. There were no significant differences between subgroups in terms of age, comorbid conditions or revascularization type. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that low education level (OR=3.26, 95% CI: 1.31-8.11, p=0.01), and lack of regular follow-up (OR=2.95, 95% CI: 1.01-8.61, p=0.04) were independent predictors of non-adherence to regular physical activity among study subjects. ConclusionsRegular exercise rates were lower in outpatients with previous coronary revascularization. Education level and regular follow-up visits were associated with adherence to physical activity in these patients. ER -