title: Physical activity and cardiovascular disease.
abstract: Several conclusions can be drawn from a review of the more important literature and from personal investigations and experience as regards physical activity and coronary heart disease. The primary preventive effect of physical activity on coronary disease has not been proven with certainty. But several major investigations of male population groups have shown a favourable effect on cardiovascular health in individuals with a high degree of physical activity in their leisure time. Patients in good physical condition survive a heart attack more readily with fewer complications and are more rapidly rehabilitated. The secondary preventive effect of physical activity appears to have less influence on the morbidity and mortality in coronary patients, but can often lead to a better quality of life.
mesh_terms: D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D005082:Physical Exertion