Clinical characteristics of patients undergoing cardiopulmonary rehabilitation: An observational study in Southern Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.62827/fb.v27i2.1150Keywords:
Cardiovascular Diseases; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Heart Disease Risk Factors; Rehabilitation; Exercise Therapy.Abstract
Introduction: Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, an evidence-based intervention, is associated with reduced mortality and hospital readmissions, as well as improved functional capacity and quality of life in patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Therefore, analyzing the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients undergoing this service may provide relevant information regarding their diseases and health conditions. Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients undergoing a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Service in 2023 in the city of Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: A total of 256 patients enrolled in a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Service in 2023, in Criciúma, SC, were evaluated. Data were obtained from patients’ medical records using a data collection instrument developed by the authors. Results: The mean age of participants was 63.02 ± 12.47 years, and 50.4% were women. Additionally, 80.8% of the sample had a body mass index classified as overweight or obesity. Regarding smoking status, 56% were current or former smokers. Furthermore, 68.3% did not engage in prior physical activity. When analyzing comorbidities and risk factors, 59.8% had systemic arterial hypertension and 27.6% had diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: A high prevalence of well-established cardiopulmonary risk factors was observed among patients referred to rehabilitation, coexisting with impaired cardiorespiratory functional status in this population.
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