Exercise and the Cardiovascular System
Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Louisiana State University · +8 more institutions
Abstract
Substantial evidence has established the value of high levels of physical activity, exercise training (ET), and overall cardiorespiratory fitness in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This article reviews some basics of exercise physiology and the acute and chronic responses of ET, as well as the effect of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness on cardiovascular diseases. This review also surveys data from epidemiological and ET studies in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, particularly coronary heart disease and heart failure. These data strongly support the routine prescription of ET to all patients and referrals for patients with cardiovascular…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 145.67
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 140
Authors
11- CJCarl J. LavieCorresponding
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Ochsner Health System, Saint Luke's Health System, University of South Carolina, Iowa State University, East Carolina University, University of Illinois Chicago, Saint Luke's Hospital, Texas A&M University
- RARoss Arena
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Ochsner Health System, Saint Luke's Health System, University of South Carolina, Iowa State University, East Carolina University, University of Illinois Chicago, Saint Luke's Hospital, Texas A&M University
- DLDamon L. Swift
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Ochsner Health System, Saint Luke's Health System, University of South Carolina, Iowa State University, East Carolina University, University of Illinois Chicago, Saint Luke's Hospital, Texas A&M University
- NMNeil M. Johannsen
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Ochsner Health System, Saint Luke's Health System, University of South Carolina, Iowa State University, East Carolina University, University of Illinois Chicago, Saint Luke's Hospital, Texas A&M University
- XSXuemei Sui
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Ochsner Health System, Saint Luke's Health System, University of South Carolina, Iowa State University, East Carolina University, University of Illinois Chicago, Saint Luke's Hospital, Texas A&M University
Topics & keywords
- Cardiorespiratory fitness
- Medicine
- Heart failure
- Epidemiology
- Medical prescription
- Disease
- Physical fitness
- Physical therapy
- Good health and well-being