The role of physical activity in the prevention of stroke.
Although large-scale epidemiologic studies, as well as interventional trials have provided strong evidence of a consistent and robust association between physical activity and cardiovascular disease, the effect of exercise on the burden of stroke is not well understood and appreciated. This review has a purpose to summarize the literature on the effect of physical activity on stroke morbidity and mortality, and to provide current scientific evidences.
Chrysohoou
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First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece. Chrysohoou@usa.net
Pitsavos
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Kokkinos
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Panagiotakos
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Singh
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Stefanadis
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D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D012306:Risk; D020521:Stroke / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*