The revised set of guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology reduces restrictions on exercise for many patients with cardiac conditions.
Sponsoring Organization: European Society of Cardiology (ESC)Background and Objective
This is a comprehensive update of the ESC's guidance for sports activity, last revised in 2005.
Key Points
Healthy individuals: Recommendations for weekly exercise are ≥150 minutes of moderate-intensity or ≥75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, spread across at least 4 to 5 days.
Obesity (body-mass index >30 kg/m2): These individuals should include resistance training 3 days weekly, plus 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity.
Coronary artery disease: Before patients begin engaging in exercise, risk stratification (including exercise stress testing) is recommended.
Myocardial bridging: Competitive sports are not recommended if these pati…
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DisclosuresEditorial BoardsCirculation; UpToDate
DisclosuresEditorial BoardsCirculation; UpToDate