Three-week exercise and protein intake immediately after exercise increases the 6-min walking distance with simultaneously improved plasma volume in patients with chronic cerebrovascular disease: a preliminary prospective study

• Main Authors: Chika Sato (Author), Yoshi-ichiro Kamijo (Author), Yuta Sakurai (Author), Shohei Araki (Author), Yuki Sakata (Author), Ayana Ishigame (Author), Kota Murai (Author), Izumi Yoshioka (Author), Fumihiro Tajima (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Blood volume (BV) is a critical factor for physical endurance in chronic stroke patients, while hypervolemia can worsen hypertension in these patients. This prospective study assessed whether rehabilitation combined with protein supplementation immediately after each exercise for...