Two weeks of remote ischemic conditioning improves brachial artery flow mediated dilation in chronic stroke survivors
Allison S. Hyngstrom, Jennifer Nguyen, Michael T. Wright, Sergey Tarima, Brian D. Schmit, David D. Gutterman, Matthew J. Durand
Abstract
In this study, we report that 2 wk of remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) improves brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in chronic stroke survivors. Because poor cardiovascular health puts stroke survivors at a heightened risk for recurrent stroke and other cardiovascular events, an intervention that is simple, cost-effective, and easy to perform like RIC holds promise as a means to improve cardiovascular health in this at-risk population.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBrachial arteryStroke (engine)Chronic strokeRandomized controlled trialCardiorespiratory fitnessCuffBlood pressureAnesthesiaInternal medicineSurgeryCardiologyPhysical therapyRehabilitationEngineeringMechanical engineeringCardiac Ischemia and ReperfusionStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryPain Management and Treatment