Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Nash, Mark S
• Gater, Jr, David R

Titel

Cardiometabolic Disease and Dysfunction Following Spinal Cord Injury: Origins and Guideline-Based Countermeasures

Ist Teil von

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 2020-08, Vol.31 (3), p.415-436

Ort / Verlag

United States

Erscheinungsjahr

2020

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• The risks and health hazards of the cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) are commonly reported in persons with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and disorders. Overweight/obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are highly prevalent after SCI. Both the CMS diagnosis and physical deconditioning worsen the prognosis for all-cause cardiovascular disease. Evidence suggests a role for physical activity to address these risks, although intense exercise may be required. A lifestyle plan incorporating both exercise and nutrition represents a preferred approach for health management. Improved surveillance for CMS risks and exercise and nutritional management are essential for the preservation of optimal health and independence.