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Swimming and the heart.

Jason M Lazar1, Neel Khanna, Roseann Chesler

  • 1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, United States. Jason.lazar@downstate.edu

International Journal of Cardiology
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Swimming offers significant cardiovascular benefits, improving fitness and potentially reducing cardiac disease risks. This review explores its unique physiological effects and adaptations for heart health.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Exercise Science
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Exercise is crucial for managing cardiac disease.
  • Swimming is a popular and effective cardiovascular fitness activity.
  • Swimming presents unique physiological demands compared to land-based exercise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physiological effects and cardiovascular responses to swimming.
  • To examine cardiac adaptations resulting from swim training.
  • To assess swimming's role in modifying cardiac disease risk factors and its effects on specific cardiac conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of physiological effects of swimming.
  • Analysis of cardiovascular responses during swimming.
  • Examination of cardiac adaptations to swim training.
  • Evaluation of swimming's impact on coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and long-QT syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Swimming induces distinct physiological effects due to water immersion.
  • Swim training leads to beneficial cardiac adaptations.
  • Swimming can positively influence cardiac disease risk factors.
  • Evidence suggests benefits for individuals with coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and long-QT syndrome.

Conclusions:

  • Swimming is a viable and effective exercise modality for cardiovascular health.
  • It offers unique benefits for patients with various cardiac conditions.
  • Further research can elucidate optimal swimming protocols for cardiac rehabilitation.