Handgrip Strength Is Associated with Specific Aspects of Vascular Function in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a disorder associated with an increased risk for the development of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Lower isometric handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases. However, the association between HGS and arterial stiffness parameters, which are considered the predictors of morbidity and mortality in individuals with MetS, is not well defined. OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between HGS and HGS asymmetry on components of vascular function in adults with MetS. METHODS: We measured handgrip strength normalized to bodyweight (HGS/kg), HGS asymmetry, body composition, blood glucose, lipid profile, blood pressure, pulse wave velocity (PWV), reflection coefficient (RC), augmentation index @75 bpm (AIx@75) and peripheral vascular resistance (PVR) in 55 adults with a diagnosis of MetS between 25 and 54 years old. RESULTS: Mean age was 43.1 ± 7.0 years, 56.3% were females. HGS/kg was negatively correlated with AIx@75 (r = -0.440), p < 0.05, but these associations were not significant after adjusting for age and sex. However, when interaction effects between sex, HGS/kg and age were examined, we observed an inverse relationship between HGS/kg and AIx@75 in the older adults in the sample, whereas in the younger adults, a weak direct association was found. We also found a significant association between HGS asymmetry and PVR (beta = 30, 95% CI = 7.02; 54.2; p <0.012). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that in people with MetS, maintaining muscle strength may have an increasingly important role in older age in the attenuation of age-related increases in AIx@75-a marker of vascular stiffness-and that a higher HGS asymmetry could be associated with a greater vascular resistance.

Physical Exercise Effects on Cardiovascular Autonomic Modulation in Postmenopausal Women-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

BACKGROUND: The cardioprotective effect of physical exercise has been demonstrated in several studies. However, no systematic or updated analysis has described the effects of physical exercise on cardiovascular autonomic modulation in postmenopausal women. AIM: to describe the effects of physical exercise on cardiovascular autonomic modulation in postmenopausal women. METHODS: The Scopus, PubMed, and Embase databases were searched for randomized clinical trials published between January 2011 and December 2021, and regarding the effects of physical exercise on cardiovascular autonomic modulation in postmenopausal women. Two independent authors processed the citations. The methodological quality was evaluated using the PEDRo scale. RESULTS: Of the 91 studies identified, only 8 met the inclusion criteria, of which 7 had fair or poor methodological quality. The analyzed studies investigated the effects of functional training, whole-body vibration, muscular resistance, stretching, and aerobic exercises performed at home or at the gym. The majority of these exercise modalities showed improvements in heart-rate variability (HRV) indices and in the low-frequency band of blood pressure variability. The meta-analysis shows that exercise increased the standard deviation of instantaneous beat-to-beat variability (SD1) (mean difference (MD) = 3.99; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.22 to 6.77, n = 46; I2: 0%) and the standard deviation of long-term variability (SD2) (MD = 11.37; 95% CI = 2.99 to 19.75; n = 46; I2: 0%). CONCLUSIONS: Aerobic exercise and some nonconventional training modalities may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular autonomic modulation in postmenopausal women. More high-quality studies are still needed to further confirm their efficacy and safety.

Impacto de la rehabilitación cardiaca de 8 vs 12 semanas sobre la calidad de vida de personas con angioplastia. Ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Impact of an 8 and 12-week Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on the Perception of Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Angioplasty. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introducción. La evaluación de la calidad de vida es un resultado de salud que comúnmente se asocia con la eficacia de los tratamientos derivados a los pacientes con enfermedad de las arterias coronarias. Específicamente, la literatura no es clara con respecto al papel de la rehabilitación cardíaca sobre la calidad de vida en población sometida a revascularización coronaria. Objetivo. Determinar si existen diferencias en la percepción de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, después de asistir a un programa de rehabilitación cardiaca de 8 semanas comparado con uno de 12 semanas en personas post revascularización percutánea. Métodos. Ensayo clínico controlado aleatorizado, conformado por personas que asisten a rehabilitación cardíaca, divididas en dos grupos de estudio (8 y 12 semanas), quienes se evaluaron a través del Cuestionario SF-36.Resultados. La muestra estuvo conformada por 17 personas, con edad promedio de 63.1±6.9 años. Al comparar la evaluación pre y posttratamiento en cada grupo, se encontraron diferencias significativas en los dominios función física y rol físico en el grupo de 8 semanas; al realizar la comparación entre grupos hubo diferencias en el dominio emocional. Conclusión. Los resultados del estudio no evidenciaron diferencias en cuanto a la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud entre los grupos de estudio en el resultado global del cuestionario SF-36. Sin embargo, al comparar las dos intervenciones, el grupo de 8 semanas demostró mejores valores sobre el rol emocional

Introduction. The evaluation of quality of life is a health outcome that is commonly associated with the efficacy of treatments derived from patients with coronary artery disease. The literature is unclear regarding the role of cardiac rehabilitation on quality of life in the population undergoing coronary revascularization.Aim. To determine if there are differences in perception of health-related quality of life after attending an 8-week cardiac rehabilitation program compared to a 12-week program in people after coronary angioplasty. Methods. Randomized controlled clinical trial that included people with coronary angioplasty, who attended a cardiac rehabilitation program, divided in two groups (8 and 12 weeks), who were evaluated through the 8 domains of Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). Results. The sample was made up of 17 people, with an average age of 63.1 ± 6.9 years. When comparing the evaluation before and after treatment in each group, sta-tistical differences were found in the physical-functioning and role-physical in 8 weeks group. Comparation between group show differences in role-emotional. Conclusion. The results of the present study did not show differences between the global score on health-related quality of life. However, when comparing the two in-terventions, the 8-week group showed better values on the role-emotional.

Handgrip strength is associated with risk of falls in physically active older women.

The authors of this study inquire about the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and the risk of falls in physically active older women. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 135 women between 50 and 90 years of age who were referred for the follow-up evaluations of HGS using dynamometry and the Tinetti scale to determine the risk of falls. The mean age was 68.8 ± 8.5 years. A total of 31.9% of women had a high risk of falls, and 55% reported five or more falls in the past six months. In addition, our results indicated that grip strength decreases as risk of falls increases (minimal risk = 42.8, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 39.8, 45.8; moderate risk = 31.3, 95% CI: 29.1, 33.5; high risk = 21.9, 95% CI: 19.3, 24.6). It should be considered that in physically active women aged over 50 years, the grip strength could be a predictor of falls and risk of falls. Evaluation of grip strength is a low-cost type of assessment that can be included as a part of physical tests.

Examining Facilitators and Barriers to Cardiac Rehabilitation Adherence in a Low-Resource Setting in Latin America from Multiple Perspectives.

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is under-used, particularly in low-resource settings. There are few studies of barriers and facilitators to CR adherence in these settings, particularly considering multiple perspectives. In this multiple-method study, a cross-sectional survey including the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (each item scored on a five-point Likert scale) was administered to patients treated between February and July, 2019, in three CR centers in Colombia. A random subsample of 50 participants was invited to a focus group, along with an accompanying relative. Physiotherapists from the programs were invited to an interview, with a similar interview guide. Audio-recordings were transcribed and analyzed using interpretive description. A total of 210 patients completed the survey, and 9 patients, together with 3 of their relatives and 3 physiotherapists, were interviewed. The greatest barriers identified were costs (mean = 2.8 ± 1.6), distance (2.6 ± 1.6) and transportation (2.5 ± 1.6); the logistical subscale was highest. Six themes were identified, pertaining to well-being, life roles, weather, financial factors, healthcare professionals and health system factors. The main facilitators were encouragement from physiotherapists, relatives and other patients. The development of hybrid programs where patients transition from supervised to unsupervised sessions when appropriate should be considered, if health insurers were to reimburse them. Programs should consider the implications regarding policies of family inclusion.

Reliability of the Scale of Barriers for Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Colombian Population.

Cardiac rehabilitation is supported by the highest level of scientific evidence. However, less than 25% of those eligible to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program initiate it; and of these, 50% drop out prematurely. A modified Spanish Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) has been translated, culturally adapted and validated in Colombia, however, the reliability remains to be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the CRBS in a Colombian population. In total, 193 patients (67% men, average age = 65 ± 12 years) completed the scale twice, with an average of eight days between applications. Cronbach's Alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated. The internal consistency of the Colombian version of the CRBS was acceptable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.84). The ICC of the CRBS was 0.69 (95% CI 0.61-0.76); 0.78 (95% CI 0.71-0.84) when the CRBS was completed by interview; and 0.47 (95% CI 0.21-0.67) when the CRBS was self-reported. The reliability of the interview version of the CRBS was substantial in the Colombian population; however, the reliability of the self-report version was lower. The use of this scale will allow developing strategies to increase participation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs.

The Effects of Maintenance Cardiac Rehabilitation: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

PURPOSE: Maintenance cardiac rehabilitation (M-CR) programs aim to preserve the health benefits achieved during phase II cardiac rehabilitation (CR). The aim of this study was to establish the effects of M-CR on functional capacity, quality of life, risk factors, costs, mortality, and morbidity, among other outcomes. METHODS: Scopus, ISI Web of Science, PubMed, Embase & Embase classic OVID, and Lilacs were searched. Randomized controlled trials, published between 2000 and 2016, on the effects of M-CR in patients with cardiovascular disease, who had graduated from CR, having a control or comparison arm were included. Citations were processed by two authors, independently. Methodological quality was assessed using PEDro, and level of evidence graded with the Scottish scale. Outcomes were qualitatively synthesized. RESULTS: The searches retrieved 1901 studies with 26 articles meeting inclusion criteria (3752 participants). Some trials tested M-CR in nonclinical settings, and others used resistance or high-intensity interval training. The methodological quality of 11 articles was good, with a level of evidence (1+) and a grade B recommendation. Results showed M-CR resulted in increased or maintained functional capacity, quality of life, and physical activity levels, when compared with the control. No adverse events were reported. Few studies assessed rehospitalizations and mortality. CONCLUSION: Quality of included trials was low because it is not possible to double-blind in M-CR trials and also due to the heterogeneity of M-CR interventions. Understanding, availability, and use of M-CR programs should be increased.

Actividad física, composición corporal y capacidad músculo-esquelética en adolescentes escolarizados de Floridablanca, Colombia / Physical activity, body composition and musculoskeletal capacity of teenage students from Floridablanca, Colombia

Introducción: La inactividad física es un factor de riesgo comportamental asociado a enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles. La composición corporal y la capacidad músculo-esquelética son componentes de la aptitud física orientada a la salud. Objetivo: Determinar la correlación entre la composición corporal y la capacidad músculo-esquelética de la población de estudio. Métodos: Estudio correlacional realizado en 102 estudiantes adolescentes. Las variables se analizaron en medidas de tendencia central o frecuencias según su naturaleza. Se utilizó la prueba T de Student y exacta de Fischer para establecer diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre las variables continúas y categóricas respectivamente. Se calculó coeficiente de Pearson para establecer una posible correlación en las variables de interés. El nivel de significancia fue de p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: El 76,47 por ciento de los participantes no cumple con las recomendaciones de actividad física para la salud. El 16,66 por ciento de los estudiantes presentan sobrepeso/obesidad y el 26,47 por ciento presenta un porcentaje de grasa en riesgo para la salud. El 48,08 por ciento de los adolescentes presentan niveles de fuerza resistencia saludables. Se determinó una correlación negativa entre el porcentaje de grasa y la fuerza explosiva del tren inferior (p = 0,0000), y la fuerza resistencia del tren superior (p = 0,0000) Conclusiones: La mayoría de los estudiantes son físicamente inactivos, un poco más de la cuarta parte y la mitad de la población de estudio presenta un porcentaje de grasa y niveles de fuerza resistencia del tren superior poco saludables. Se estableció una correlación negativa entre el porcentaje de grasa y los niveles de fuerza de los participantes(AU)

Introduction: Physical inactivity is a behavioral risk factor for chronic non-communicable diseases. Body composition and musculoskeletal capacity are component parts of a health-oriented physical condition. Objective: Determine the correlation between body composition and musculoskeletal capacity in the study population. Methods: A correlational study was conducted of 102 teenage students. Variables were analyzed as measures of central tendency or frequencies, depending on their nature. Student's t-test and Fischer's exact test were used to establish statistically significant differences between continuous and categorical variables, respectively. Pearson's coefficient was estimated to establish a possible correlation in the variables of interest. The significance level was p ≤ 0.05. Results: Of the total participants 76.47 percent do not comply with the recommendations about physical activity for health. 16.66 percent of the students are overweight / obese and 26.47 percent have a health-risky fat percentage. 48.08 percent of the teenagers display healthy resistance strength levels. A negative correlation was determined between fat percentage and explosive strength of the lower body (p = 0.0000) and resistance strength of the upper body (p = 0.0000). Conclusions: Most of the students are physically inactive. A bit over one fourth and half the study population have unhealthy fat percentages and upper body resistance strength levels. A negative correlation was established between the fat percentage and the strength levels of participants(AU)

Efecto agudo del ejercicio físico de intensidad moderada sobre las variables espirométricas en sujetos asmáticos broncodilatados. Prueba piloto / Acute effect of moderate-intensity exercise on spirometric variables in broncodilated asthmatic subjects. A pilot study

RESUMEN Introducción: el broncoespasmo inducido por el ejercicio (BIE) ocurre entre el 70 y 80 % de los asmáticos y su aparición es más frecuente al terminar una sesión de ejercicio físico, principalmente de intensidad vigorosa. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto agudo que puede tener el ejercicio físico de intensidad moderada sobre las variables espirométricas en sujetos asmáticos broncodilatados. Metodología: se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental de tipo antes y después. Se incluyeron diez sujetos (edad promedio = 23 ± 4 años), los cuales fueron divididos en dos grupos: cinco sujetos asmáticos y cinco sanos. Los dos grupos realizaron 10 minutos de calentamiento, 20 minutos de ejercicio en banda sin fin al 60 % de la frecuencia cardíaca de entrenamiento, seguido de 5 minutos de recuperación. La función pulmonar fue evaluada antes del ejercicio y 15 minutos después del ejercicio. Resultados: se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre grupos (con asma 6 % vs. sin asma -1 %, p = 0,03) en los cambios pre y pos del ejercicio de la relación del volumen espiratorio forzado en el primer segundo (VEF1) sobre la capacidad vital forzada (CVF). El análisis multivariado mostró que la CVF post ejercicio en el grupo con asma fue significativamente menor que el del grupo sin asma, ajustado por evaluación basal y masa corporal total. Conclusión: el ejercicio de intensidad moderada en banda sin fin, no mostró diferencias clínicamente significativas sobre los cambios del pre y post ejercicio de las variables espirométricas estudiadas, puesto que estos cambios en VEF1 o CVF no superaron el 10 % teniendo como referencia la evaluación basal.

SUMMARY Background: Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (BIE) occurs in 70 % to 80 % of asthmatics and its occurrence is more frequent at the end of a session of physical exercise, mainly of vigorous intensity. Objective: To evaluate the acute effect of moderateintensity physical exercise on spirometric variables in asthmatic subjects. Methodology: A before-and-after type quasi-experimental design. Ten subjects were included (mean age= 23 ± 4 years), which were divided into two groups: five asthmatic subjects and five healthy subjects. Both groups performed 10 min of warm-up, 20 min of treadmill exercise at an intensity of 60 % of the Heart Rate Reserve, and a final cool-down of 5 minutes. Lung function was assessed before and 15 minutes after exercise. Results: There were statistically significant differences between groups (with asthma = 6 % vs. without asthma = -1 %, p = 0.03) in the pre-post-exercise changes of the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in one second and the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC). The multivariate analysis showed that post-exercise FVC in subjects with asthma was significantly lower than in subjects without asthma, after adjusting for the baseline assessment and total body mass. Conclusion: Moderate-intensity exercise on a treadmill did not shows clinically significant differences on the changes pre-post exercise of the studied spirometric variables, since the changes on FEV1 or FVC did not exceed 10 % having as reference the baseline evaluation.

Actitudes hacia el ejercicio físico y práctica de actividad física en profesionales de la salud: Estudio de corte transversal, 2015 / Attitudes towards exercise and physical activity in health professionals: Cross-sectional study, 2015

Resumen Objetivo: describir las actitudes hacia el ejercicio físico y el cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de actividad física de los profesionales de la salud pertenecientes a una Institución Prestadora de Salud (IPS) de Bucaramanga. Materiales y métodos:estudio descriptivo exploratorio, realizado en 33 sujetos (36,06 ± 7,77 años;72,73% mujeres) a los que se les aplicó un cuestionario que incluía 7 preguntas tipo Likert, dos de selección múltiple con única respuesta, y la versión corta del IPAQ.Resultados: la mayoría reporta tener una buena actitud hacia el ejercicio físico y el 42,4% cumple las recomendaciones de actividad física según la OMS. En el análisis exploratorio, la actitud asociada al cumplimiento de recomendaciones de actividad física fue: estoy conforme con la formación profesional en ejercicio físico que he recibido. Aquellos que reportaron estar en desacuerdo, muy en desacuerdo, ni en acuerdo ni en desacuerdo cumplían en menor proporción estas recomendaciones (p=0,039). Conclusiones: todos los evaluados consideran importante tener buenos hábitos de actividad física, prescribir ejercicio y además recomiendan AF para la prevención o manejo de enfermedades. Por otra parte se observó, que el no estar conforme con la formación académica recibida en ejercicio físico puede ser una barrera para el cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de actividad física...(AU)

Objective: to describe attitudes towards exercise and compliance with the recommendations of Physical Activity (PA) of health professionals belonging to an Institutional Health Service Providers (IHSP) from Bucaramanga. Materials and methods: a descriptive exploratory study, conducted in 33 subjects (36.06 ± 7.77 years, 72.73% women) who were given a questionnaire that included 7 questions in a Likert-type scale, two multiple-choice single answers, and the short version of the IPAQ. Results: most reports have a good attitude towards physical exercise and 42.4% meet the recommendations of PA according to WHO. In the exploratory analysis, the attitude related to achieving the recommendations of physical activity was, I am satisfied with the education in physical exercise I have received. Those who reported disagree, strongly disagree, neither agree nor disagree met lesser extent these recommendations (p = 0.039). Conclusions: all the participants evaluated recommend having good physical activity habits, exercising, and also they suggest AF to prevent and deal with illnesses.On the other hand, it was noticed that not being satisfied with the academic knowledge learned about physical exercise can be an obstacle to follow all the physical activity recommendations...(AU)

Barreras para la participación en programas de rehabilitación cardiaca en pacientes sometidos a revascularización percutánea por enfermedad coronaria / Barriers for the participation in cardiac rehabilitation programmes in patients undergoing percutaneous revascularisation due to a coronary disease

Introducción: Los programas de rehabilitación cardiaca promueven cambios de estilo de vida y disminuyen la recurrencia de enfermedad y mortalidad en un 25%. No obstante, la tasa de asistencia a éstos varía entre el 7,5 al 29%, y cerca del 40 al 50% de los usuarios abandonan el tratamiento en forma prematura. Objetivo: describir las barreras encontradas en quienes participaron o no en programas de rehabilitación cardíaca después de ser sometidos a una revascularización percutánea. Métodos: estudio de corte transversal, realizado en treinta sujetos, a quienes se les aplicó la escala de barreras para la rehabilitación cardiaca, que usa preguntas tipo Likert, donde los puntajes más altos indican mayor percepción de barrera para participar en un programa de rehabilitación cardíaca. Resultados: Las mayores barreras por ítem fueron: «yo encuentro al ejercicio fatigante y/o doloroso¼, con un promedio de 2,86, seguido por «Yo hago actualmente ejercicio¼ y «Yo no sabía de la rehabilitación cardiaca¼ con un promedio de 2,73. El de menor puntaje fue: «Muchas personas sufren del corazón y no van¼, con 1,73. Presentaron más barreras quienes no asistieron a un programa de rehabilitación cardíaca (p < 0,05) que quienes sí lo hicieron; además las mayores barreras se encontraron en los dominios de necesidades percibidas y comorbilidades/estado funcional (p < 0,05). Lo anterior hace suponer falta de orientación y educación respecto a los beneficios que pueden obtener los usuarios al ingresar y adherirse a un programa de rehabilitación cardíaca, independiente de como se sientan o el tipo de limitación funcional que tengan.

Introduction: Cardiac rehabilitation programmes encourage lifestyle changes and reduce the recurrence of morbidity and mortality by 25 %. Nevertheless, attendance rate to such programmes varies between 7.5 and 29%, and around 40 to 50 % of users abandon the treatment during the early stages. Motivation: To describe the barriers found in those who participated or not in cardiac rehabilitation programmes after percutaneous revascularisation. Methods: Cross-sectional study of 30 patients, who were applied the barrier scale for cardiac rehabilitation, using Likert-type questions, where the highest scores indicated a bigger perception of the barrier to participate in a cardiad rehabilitation programme. Results: The major barriers per item were: «I find this exercise is tiring and/or painful¼ with an average of 2.86, followed by «I currently exercise¼ and «I did not know about cardiac rehabilitation¼ with an average of 2.73. The lowest score was: «Many people have heart problems and do not go¼, with 1.73. More barriers were shown in those who did not attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme (p < 0.05) than whose who did; in addition, most barriers were found in the fields of perceived needs and comorbidities/functional state (p < 0.05). This indicates a lack of orientation and education when it comes to the benefits that users could obtain by joining and participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, no matter how they feels or the type of functional limitations they may have.

Validez de contenido de la escala de barreras para la rehabilitación cardiaca / Content validity of the scale of barriers to cardiac rehabilitation

Introducción: La ausencia de instrumentos con adecuadas propiedades psicométricas adaptados para Colombia, que evalúen las barreras de acceso a los programas de rehabilitación cardiovascular justifica esta investigación. Objetivo: Determinar la validez de contenido de la Escala de Barreras para la Rehabilitación Cardiaca en población colombiana. Métodos y materiales: Se realizó un estudio de pruebas diagnósticas. En la primera fase se requiririeron dos traductores de lengua materna español y uno de lengua materna inglesa para la traducción y retrotraducción del cuestionario original. En la segunda fase se realizó la adaptación transcultural y se evaluó la validez de contenido mediante un panel de cuatro expertos con experiencia en investigación, medicina deportiva y rehabilitación cardiaca. Resultados: El instrumento fue traducido y adaptado al español colombiano. El panel de expertos decidió eliminar el ítem 18 de la escala original. El índice de validez de contenido fue aceptable para la mayoría de los ítems, excepto para los ítems 10, 15 y 18, por lo cual se realizaron modificaciones en palabras, frases o conjugaciones verbales según las recomendaciones del panel. Por otra parte, el Indice de Validez de Contenido en relevancia fue de 0,86 y en pertinencia de 0,88. Conclusión: Se cuenta con un instrumento que evalúa barreras de acceso a los programas de rehabilitación cardiovascular adaptada a población colombiana y con validez de contenido, por lo cual los resultados que se obtengan de la aplicación de la escala serán válidos. No obstante, se sugiere continuar con la evaluación de la reproducibilidad del instrumento.

Introduction: This research was based on the absence of instruments with appropriate psychometric properties, adapted for Colombia, which evaluate the barriers of access to cardiovascular rehabilitation programs. Objective: To determine the validity of content of the barriers scale for the cardiac rehabilitation in Colombian population. Methods and materials: A study of diagnostic tests was done. In the first phase, two native speakers of Spanish and one of English were required to translate and retro translate the original questionnaire. In the second phase, the transcultural adaptation was done and the validity of content was assessed by a panel of four experts with experience in research, sports medicine and cardiac rehabilitation. Results: The instrument was translated and adapted to the Colombian Spanish. The panel of experts decided to remove the item 18 from the original scale. The content validity index was acceptable for the majority of the items, except for items 10, 15 and 18, where modifications were made in terms of words, phrases or conjugations according to the recommendations of the panel. On the other hand, the IVC in relevance was 0.86 and relevance of 0.88. Conclusion: There is an instrument that evaluates the barriers of access to cardiovascular rehabilitation adapted to the Colombian population programs and with content validity, so the results to be obtained from the application of the scale will be valid. However, it is suggested to continue with the evaluation of the reproducibility of the instrument.