Exercise capacity, physical inactivity and CV risk in AAA patients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
EPIC AAA study - Exercise capacity, physical inactivity and cardiovascular risk in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
IRAS ID
173287
Contact name
Lynne MacRae
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Manchester (Faculty Research Practice Coordinator)
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 9 days
Research summary
Patients who have undergone successful repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) may still have poor long-term survival primarily due to death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Optimal management of CVD risk is crucial to improve survival. The use of cardio-protective medication plays a key role in improving the CV risk profile in these patients; however, changes in lifestyle can also improve CV risk. Physical activity and fitness are inversely associated with CV mortality and adoption of a more active lifestyle may reduce CV risk. To help tailor future interventions to improve CV risk, habitual physical activity and fitness levels in AAA patients must be established.
REC name
Wales REC 7
REC reference
15/WA/0132
Date of REC Opinion
16 Apr 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion