Exercise and Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Why the study?
Does aerobic physical activity prevent and treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
Population
Individuals at risk for or with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Design
Guideline
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Clinicians should recommend ≥30 min moderate aerobic activity most days for CVD prevention/treatment; confirms Level 1 evidence and guides implementation.
Structured PICO
Does aerobic physical activity prevent and treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
P
Population
Individuals at risk for or with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
I
Intervention
Aerobic physical activity (30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week)
O
Outcome
Prevention of coronary artery disease and reduction of symptoms in established cardiovascular disease
This AHA Scientific Statement summarizes the evidence and provides recommendations for implementing aerobic physical activity programs to prevent and treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Cite This Study
Thompson et al. (2003) studied this question.