Attenuation of unfavorable remodeling by exercise training in postinfarction patients with left ventricular dysfunction : Results of the exercise in left ventricular dysfunction (ELVD) trial

Exercise is currently recommended for patients after myocardial infarction; however, the effects of regular exercise on the remodeling process remain to be defined. The aim of this multicenter, randomized study was to investigate whether a long-term physical training program influences left ventricu...

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Published in:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1997-09, Vol.96 (6), p.1790-1797
Main Authors: GIANNUZZI, P, TEMPORELLI, P. L, CORRA, U, GATTONE, M, GIORDANO, A, TAVAZZI, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Coronary heart disease
Exercise Therapy
Female
Heart
Heart Function Tests
Heart Rate
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Myocardial Infarction - complications
Quality of Life
Systole
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - etiology
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - psychology
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - therapy
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Summary:Exercise is currently recommended for patients after myocardial infarction; however, the effects of regular exercise on the remodeling process remain to be defined. The aim of this multicenter, randomized study was to investigate whether a long-term physical training program influences left ventricular size and function in postinfarction patients with systolic dysfunction. Consecutive patients with
ISSN:0009-7322
1524-4539
DOI:10.1161/01.CIR.96.6.1790