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physical deconditioning

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physical deconditioning
Medtalk The deterioration of heart and skeletal muscle, related to a sedentary lifestyle, debilitating disease, or prolonged bed rest Clinical ↓ lean body mass, maximum O2 uptake, exercise-induced cardiac output, stroke volume, impaired vasodilation, exercise intolerance, especially in CHF


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Consequences of intermittent claudication are decreased physical activity, physical deconditioning, worsening ischemic pain upon walking, and mobility impairment (29,30,32).
4) Pulmonary rehabilitation improves physical deconditioning, peripheral muscle abnormalities, improper pacing during exercise, and fear of dyspnea-producing activities which contribute to the systemic effects of COPD and much of its morbidity.
Another explanation might be that obese patients present with problems earlier due to physical deconditioning (being out of shape) and other non-cardiovascular symptoms and, therefore, have the opportunity to be diagnosed with milder disease.
 
 
 
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