Journal of vascular surgery
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery carries significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Preoperative exercise may improve the physical fitness capacity of patients with AAA as well as postoperative outcomes. ⋯ Despite the encouraging evidence of preoperative exercise for AAA patients, it remains premature to recommend it as a preoperative intervention. Given the heterogeneity of reported outcomes, future studies should consider conducting well-designed randomized controlled trials with standardized reporting outcomes and definitions.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery carries significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Preoperative exercise may improve the physical fitness capacity of patients with AAA as well as postoperative outcomes. ⋯ Despite the encouraging evidence of preoperative exercise for AAA patients, it remains premature to recommend it as a preoperative intervention. Given the heterogeneity of reported outcomes, future studies should consider conducting well-designed randomized controlled trials with standardized reporting outcomes and definitions.