Exercise and prevention of coronary heart disease

Butler, R.M.; Goldberg, L.

Primary Care 16(1): 99-114

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0095-4543
PMID: 2649911
Document Number: 341808
Exercise programs can be used to improve functional capacity, lower the myocardial energy cost of performing work, and favorably alter one's cardiovascular risk profile. In addition, a large body of data support the role of exercise in the primary prevention of coronary heart disease. Standardized exercise programs are safe and effective for a large majority of patients.

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