Physical activity in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: overview updated

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Alberto J. Alves (Author) Other; João L. Viana (Author) Other; Suiane L. Cavalcante (Author) Other; Nórton L. Oliveira (Author) Other; José A. Duarte (Author) FADEUP; Jorge Mota (Author) FADEUP; José Oliveira (Author) FADEUP; Fernando Ribeiro (Author) Other

Journal

Title: World Journal of Cardiology

Vol. 8 No. 10

Pages: 575-583

ISSN: 1949-8462

Publisher: Baishideng Publishing Group

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 80 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-48K

DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v8.i10.575

Abstract (EN): Although the observed progress in the cardiovascular disease treatment, the incidence of new and recurrent coronary artery disease remains elevated and constitutes the leading cause of death in the developed countries. Three-quarters of deaths due to cardiovascular diseases could be prevented with adequate changes in lifestyle, including increased daily physical activity. New evidence confirms that there is an inverse dose-response relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular disease and mortality risk. However, participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity may not fully attenuate the independent effect of sedentary activities on increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity also plays an important role in secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases by reducing the impact of the disease, slowing its progress and preventing recurrence. Nonetheless, most of eligible cardiovascular patients still do not benefit from secondary prevention/cardiac rehabilitation programs. The present review draws attention to the importance of physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. It also addresses the mechanisms by which physical activity and regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and reduce the burden of the disease.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9