Secondary prevention of coronary heart disease: Influence of physical exercise on morphology and function of coronary vessels

Life-style intervention including physical exercise has been shown to be essential in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine propose daily 4 to 5 moderate-intensity exercise sessions of 30 to 40 min per week in addition to an active life-style in patients with coronary heart disease. This intervention has been shown to normalize endothelial function, retard progression of coronary stenosis and improve myocardial perfusion in coronary heart disease patients. Because of the multiple evidence for the benefit of exercise in secondary prevention of coronary disease, this therapeutic approach should be included in the disease management of every cardiovascular patient.     «

Life-style intervention including physical exercise has been shown to be essential in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine propose daily 4 to 5 moderate-intensity exercise sessions of 30 to 40 min per week in addition to an active life-style in patients with coronary heart disease. This intervention has been shown to normalize endothelial function, retard progression of coronary stenosis and improve myocardial perf...     »