title: Cardiovascular drugs and exercise interactions.
abstract: An appreciation of the hemodynamic and biochemical changes induced by drugs is critical for a logical diagnostic interpretation of graded stress tests and the evaluation of the projected exercise prescription and exercise programs that a patient is asked to follow. Drug therapy is clearly not a contraindication to acute or chronic exercise as long as the potential benefits and complications of exercise and drug interaction are considered.
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000188:drug therapy; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents