Moderate, home-based exercise found safe for aortic dissection survivors

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A multicenter clinical trial led by UTHealth Houston demonstrates that survivors of aortic dissection can safely engage in moderate home-based exercise without increased risk of recurrence. The findings provide guidance on physical activity post-dissection.

A multicenter clinical trial led by UTHealth Houston has found that survivors of aortic dissection can participate in moderate-intensity exercise at home without increasing the risk of recurrent aortic events. The study is published in Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes.