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Basic exercise guidelines for individuals with lung disease :
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CHD is caused by
Atherosclerosis (plaque formation).
Arthrosclerosis causes CHD, which leads to
Narrowing of the coronary arteries & ultimately angina pectoris (chest pain), myocardial infarction (heart attack) or both.
The primary cause of CHD is
Poor lifestyle choices, primarily cigarette as smoking, Poor diet, physical inactivity.
The emphasis on treating CHD is centered on improving the
Health of the internal lining of the coronary artery, called plaque “stabilization”.
The other primary focus on the treatment of CHD is through
Medical management, including pharmaceuticals & aggressive lifestyle intervention.
(eating better, more exercise, smoking cessation, & stress reduction)
The risk of serious cardiovascular complications, even death, is
Low in exercise programs that include clients with CHD.
Physiologic in training considerations for individuals with CHD :
Clients must be able to find in monitor their own
Pulse rate/use an accurate monitor to stay below their safe upper limit of exercise.
The heart rate response to exercise in those with CHD can vary
Considerably from age predicted formulas, & will often be lower.
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