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. 2021 Jul 3;3(3):100139. doi: 10.1016/j.arrct.2021.100139

Table 1.

Description of the 12-week multimodal prehabilitation program for patients with PAD

Exercise
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    12-wk program

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    Goal progression every week if program is well tolerated

 Supervised
1 time/wk
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    Aerobic: 30-40 min of moderate intensity on treadmill

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    Resistance: 20 min of whole-body resistance training with emphasis on lower limb exercises (calves, quadriceps, hamstrings)
Home-based
3 times/wk
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    Aerobic: 30-40 min of walking at moderate intensity

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    Resistance: whole-body resistance training with elastic bands provided. Emphasis on lower limb exercises (calves, quadriceps, hamstrings)

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    Stretching exercises
Nutrition
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    1 first visit

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    1 follow-up visit

 Nutritional education
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    Balanced meals

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    Correct portion size

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    Timing and spacing of meals
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    Mindful eating

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    Protein importance and sources
Nutritional intervention
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    Nutritional assessment

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    Ensure balanced macronutrient intake

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    Weight management
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    Optimize glycemic control

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    Adequate protein intake 1.2-1.5 g/kg/d
Psychosocial
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    If score in HADS-A >6 or HADS-D >8
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    Cognitive reframing

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    Relaxation and deep breathing exercises

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    Anxiety coping strategies

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    Disease teaching and motivational interviewing
Smoking cessation
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    Assessment by a smoking cessation specialist

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    Nicotine replacement therapy

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    Progress tracking with exhaled carbon monoxide analyzer

Abbreviations: HADS-A, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale–Anxiety; HADS-D, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale–Depression.