Effect of training on the response of plasma vascular endothelial growth factor to exercise in patients with peripheral arterial disease (original) (raw)

This study investigates the effect of exercise training on plasma vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) response in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Previous research has shown varying responses of VEGF to exercise, primarily in healthy individuals, but this is the first examination in a disease population. Results indicated that while training compliance was high, the VEGF response post-exercise decreased, suggesting that exercise training may alter VEGF dynamics in PAD patients.