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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Heart failure (HF) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, with a stable prevalence between 6.3% and 13.3% since 1998.
  • Exercise is increasingly recognized for its multifaceted role in managing chronic HF.
  • Understanding the evolving interaction between exercise and HF is critical for clinical practice and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical and current scientific understanding of the relationship between exercise and heart failure (HF).
  • To explore the distinct roles of exercise in primary prevention, secondary prevention, and prognosis of HF.
  • To highlight the progression of knowledge and research interest in exercise and HF interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of scientific publications on exercise and heart failure.
  • Analysis of the temporal evolution of research and clinical application concerning exercise in HF.
  • Categorization of exercise's impact based on HF disease progression stages.

Main Results:

  • Exercise offers protective benefits for primary prevention of HF before its onset.
  • Exercise training provides significant benefits for secondary prevention and management in patients with existing HF.
  • Exercise impairment serves as a critical prognostic indicator in heart failure patients.

Conclusions:

  • The scientific and clinical perspective on exercise in heart failure has evolved significantly.
  • Exercise is a vital component across the spectrum of heart failure management, from prevention to prognosis.
  • Further research and clinical integration of exercise interventions are essential for improving HF outcomes.