Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2021; 116(4): 793-794
The Importance of Post-Infarction Exercise Programs
This Short Editorial is referred by the Research article "Effects of Late Aerobic Exercise on Cardiac Remodeling of Rats with Small-Sized Myocardial Infarction".
Physical activity and exercising are said to reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality in the general population by 30%–50%, and mortality from any cause by 20%–50%. In cardiac patients, for each 1 Met increment (3.5 mL O2 kg−1 min−1) in functional capacity (FC) obtained in a cardiac rehabilitation program (CRP), we have a reduction in overall mortality of up to 13%., They reduce global hospitalization by 18%, and improve quality of life (QoL) in this population., After an angioplasty, CRP results in a 20% reduction in cardiac events and in the number of hospitalizations compared to individuals who remained sedentary.,,
In this context, CRPs have established themselves as a safe therapeutic strategy, which mitigates the effects of progressive physical deconditioning resulting from cardiovascular diseases (CD). Well-oriented exercise is the cornerstone in handling CD and its main risk factors.– CRPs, especially in post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and patients with ventricular dysfunction, bring important benefits of clinical impact, with an evidence level IA in this population, referenced by numerous consensuses, meta analyses and guidelines.–,,
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