Cardiologists urged to prescribe exercise for heart patients
A new cardiology guidance advises doctors to make routine exercise a standard part of heart care. Experts say even small increases in activity can bring meaningful benefits, especially for people who are currently inactive.
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What happened
The American College of Cardiology issued a new scientific statement advising doctors to prescribe routine exercise as part of cardiovascular care. Experts say patients do not need to become athletes to improve heart health. Small increases in physical activity can bring meaningful benefits, especially for people who are currently inactive.
Why it matters
The statement highlights evidence that physical activity can improve heart health. It encourages doctors to treat exercise as a standard part of care.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 4:51 PM ET: Cardiologists were urged to encourage all heart patients to exercise, with experts saying small increases in activity help.
- Oct 20, 7:24 AM ET: The American College of Cardiology released a new scientific statement advising doctors to prescribe routine exercise as part of cardiovascular care.
Coverage
- Exercise should be a prescription for a healthier heart, experts say (Peter Morales-Brown)
- ‘Some activity is better than none’: Cardiologists should urge all heart patients to exercise (cardiovascularbusiness.com)
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