A Retrospective Observational Study Examining Physical Activity Among Adults in the United States With Angina or Coronary Heart Disease.

INTRODUCTION

Coronary heart disease (CHD) involves inadequate blood supply to the myocardium by the coronary arteries due to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque in the vessel lumen. It has a complex etiopathogenesis. Physical activity (PA) and exercise lead to vascular remodeling and improved endothelial function, which, in turn, improves the arterial blood supply to the myocardium.

OBJECTIVES

The study aims to determine the prevalence of self-reported PA among CHD patients in the United States based on demographic, socioeconomic, and healthcare access variables for the year 2021.

METHODOLOGY

The data for the study on CHD were extracted using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Web-Enabled Analysis Tool database of the U.S.

POPULATION

The control variables used broadly include demographics, socioeconomic, and healthcare access.

RESULTS

In 2021, 433,615 people in the USA participated in the BRFSS study. Among them, 22,819 self-identified as having angina or CHD. In the past month, 62.2% of participants with the disease were involved in PA, and 37.8% were not. Among participants without angina or CHD, 76.5% were involved, and 23.5% were not involved in PA in the past month.

CONCLUSION

This study highlights the need for specific interventions to overcome obstacles preventing PA among CHD patients.