Key result
Exercise training provides beneficial effects on physical capacity, lipid levels, weight, and psychosocial variables for patients with coronary heart disease.
Why the study?
Does exercise training improve physical and psychosocial function in patients with established Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?
Population
Patients with established Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Design
Review
Authors
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May support exercise in CHD secondary prevention; leaves open optimal regimens for prospective trials.
Does exercise training improve physical and psychosocial function in patients with established Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?
This review reinforces the beneficial effects of exercise training for secondary prevention in CHD patients, while highlighting the need for further research on specific exercise characteristics.
Piperidou et al. (2008) conducted a review in Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Exercise training was evaluated on Physical and psychosocial function. Exercise training provides beneficial effects on physical capacity, lipid levels, weight, and psychosocial variables for patients with coronary heart disease.
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