Aerobic and Myocardial Demands of Lawn Mowing in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

Lawn mowing approximates 4 to 6 METs and may evoke heart rate and systolic blood pressure responses that approach and exceed those attained during maximal exercise testing. The excessive cardiac demands may be deceptively camouflaged by the moderate aerobic requirements and perceived effort.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1998-05, Vol.81 (10), p.1243-1245
Main Authors: Haskin-Popp, Cindy, Nazareno, Debbie, Wegner, James, Franklin, Barry A, Schafer, James, Gordon, Seymour, Timmis, Gerald C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiovascular disease
Coronary Disease - metabolism
Coronary heart disease
Exercise
Exercise Test
Heart
Humans
Male
Medical research
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Myocardium - metabolism
Oxygen Consumption
Physical Exertion
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Summary:Lawn mowing approximates 4 to 6 METs and may evoke heart rate and systolic blood pressure responses that approach and exceed those attained during maximal exercise testing. The excessive cardiac demands may be deceptively camouflaged by the moderate aerobic requirements and perceived effort.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(98)00123-4