Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 46-49 , June 2006

High-intensity interval training for intermittent claudication in a vascular rehabilitation program

  • Jenny Adams, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas, Texas
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Jenny Adams, PhD, Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital, 411 N. Washington Suite 3100, Dallas, TX 75246.
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  • Gerald Ogola, MS, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Health Care Research and Improvement, Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, Texas
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  • Pamala Stafford, RN, BS

      Affiliations

    • Baylor Medical Center at Garland, Garland, Texas.
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  • Phoebus Koutras, MD

      Affiliations

    • Baylor Medical Center at Garland, Garland, Texas.
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  • Julie Hartman, MS

      Affiliations

    • Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas, Texas

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PII: S1062-0303(06)00027-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2006.03.002

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 46-49 , June 2006

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