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Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in the Western world despite advances in therapeutics and interventions. The prescription of physical activity is a key component of cardiac rehabilitation following myocardial infarction. This review aims to outline the impact of physical activity in particular patient cohorts with coronary artery disease. The current understanding of the mechanisms involved in atherosclerosis, plaque rupture and thrombosis, and how these can be modified by physical activity, are also discussed. There is the potential for future research to investigate the clinical and mechanistic effects of different exercise types, intensities, duration, and frequencies in patients hospitalized for coronary artery disease.

Original publication

DOI

10.1097/CRD.0000000000000032

Type

Journal article

Journal

Cardiol Rev

Publication Date

01/2015

Volume

23

Pages

18 - 25

Keywords

Age Factors, Aged, Coronary Artery Disease, Depression, Disease Management, Exercise Therapy, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Motor Activity, Risk Factors, Sex Factors, Treatment Outcome