An exploration of exercise training effects on coronary heart disease

Eleana Piperidou, Julie Bliss

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Abstract

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) remains the most common cause of death and disability in many developed and developing countries. The evidence presented so far, clearly shows that exercise training leads to favourable improvements in exercise capacity, lipid levels, weight and psychosocial variables for CHD patients. Nevertheless, despite recommendations and government support, the lack of physical activity remains a major health problem, particularly for people with established CHD. The aim of this review was to explore the effects of exercise training on physical and psychosocial function among CHD patients, by analysing the content of relevant research reports. The findings showed that although there is sufficient evidence that exercise training has a number of effects that are beneficial in treatment and secondary prevention of CHD, different aspects of exercise characteristics (mode, frequency, intensity and duration) for different cardiac patient groups, warrant additional investigation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)271-277
Number of pages7
JournalBritish Journal of Community Nursing
Volume13
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

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