Exercise
Exercise therapy has positive effect in chronic heart insufficiency
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, May 19th, 2003
"Scientific investigations indicate similarities in the pathophysiology of heart insufficiency and that of physical inactivity: similar changes in peripheral hemodynamics (increased peripheral vascular resistance, worsening of oxygen utilization during exercise), in autonomic control (activation of neurohumoral compensatory mechanisms, e.g. the renin-angiotensin system, overactivation of the sympathicus, reduction of vagal tonus, reduced pressosensitivity), in functional activity (reduced exercise tolerance and reduced maximum oxygen...
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