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Benefits of Physical Activity in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases

Bernadet, Pierre·1995·Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

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Summary: Today it is undisputed that physical exercise and sports activity have beneficial effects in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Heberden, who in 1772 brilliantly described the clinical manifestations of angina pectoris, anticipated the benefits of physical exercise when he asked whether “chopping wood for 30 min every day would not be a remedy.” These beneficial effects have been demonstrated in primary and in secondary prevention after a heart attack or coronary event. Physical rehabilitation enables patients to recuperate quickly, and provides optimal conditions for their reintegration into professional, social, and family life after a temporary incapacity. Since the days of Heberden, physical exercise and rehabilitation of the cardiac patient have acquired great importance in the fight against the risk factors for atherosclerosis, owing to their practical importance and to the many research problems they provoke. The European Society of Cardiology, the French Society of Cardiology, the European Federations, and the French Federation of Cardiology have unanimously recognized the theoretical and practical importance of this issue, and each of these organizations has formed a working group, undertaken clinical research, or assisted cardiac patients with counseling. The Fifth World Congress, held at Bordeaux in 1992, has confirmed the importance of the topics in cardiology that are discussed here. The aim of this general review is to analyze the benefits obtained from physical activity on cardiovascular function, and, in the light of the most recent and important studies, to discuss the effects of physical exercise in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, particularly of coronary atherosclerosis. Résumé: Il est aujourd'hui reconnu que l'exercice physique et l'activité sportive ont d'indiscutables effets béné fiques sur la prévention des maladies cardiovasculaires. Heberden, lui-même, en 1772, qui a magistralement décrit les manifestations cliniques de l'angine de poitrine, avait pressenti les bienfaits de l'exercice physique lorsqu'il se demandait si “le fait de fendre chaque jour du bois pendant 30 min n'était pas un remède”. Ces effets bénéfiques ont été démontrés en prévention primaire ou prévention secondaire après l'accident cardiaque ou eoronarien; la réadaptation physique permettant aux patients de retrouver rapidement les conditions optimales de leur réinsertion professionnelle, sociale et familiale momentanément compromise. Dès lors, l'exercice physique et la réadaptation du cardiaque ont acquis une autonomie propre dans la lutte contre les facteurs de risque de l'athérosclérose en raison de leur importance pratique et des problèmes de recherche qu'ils ne cessent de susciter. La Société Européenne de Cardiologie, la Société Française de Cardiologie, la Fédération Internationale de Cardiologie, les Fédérations Européennes, la Fédération Française de Cardiologie ont reconnu unanimement l'importance théorique et pratique de ce problème et chacune a constitué un groupe de travail, entreprend des travaux de recherche clinique ou vient en aide par ses conseils aux patients cardiaques. Le Ve Congrès Mondial qui s'est tenu à Bordeaux en 1992 a confirmé l'importance de ces problèmes en cardiologie. Nous vous proposons, dans cette revue générale d'envisager les bénéfices attendus de l'activité physique sur le fonctionnement cardiovasculaire puis, à la lumière des travaux les plus importants ou les plus récents, de discuter des effets préventifs de l'exercice dans la prévention primaire ou secondaire des maladies cardiovasculaires, et notamment de l'athérosclérose coronaire.

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Authors
Bernadet, P.
Affiliations
Fédération française de cardiologie (FR)
Corresponding author
Bernadet, Pierre
Venue
Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Published
1995
Volume
25
Pages
S3-S8
ISSN
0160-2446 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2323131299
Cited by
32
References
0
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2012: 2
FWCI
1.55
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Keywords
physical activity, cardiovascular disease prevention, coronary artery disease, secondary prevention, primary prevention, cardiac rehabilitation, angina pectoris, atherosclerosis risk factors, cardiovascular function, sports activities, cardiovascular risk factors
MeSH terms
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Humans, Lipids, Myocardial Infarction, Primary Prevention, Exercise, Carbohydrate Metabolism

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