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Exercise Prescription in Cardio-Oncology
Nicola Campana1, Luca Fazzini1, Clelia Donisi1
1Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy.
Exercise prescription in cardio-oncology protects cancer patients from functional decline and cardiovascular issues. Future AI-driven precision medicine will personalize exercise for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Exercise prescription is beneficial in cardiology and oncology.
- Emerging evidence highlights exercise's value in cardio-oncology.
- Exercise mitigates functional decline and cardiovascular complications in cancer patients due to disease or chemotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain the protective mechanisms and cardiovascular benefits of exercise for cancer patients.
- To outline current validated and proposed exercise protocols, including their pros and cons.
- To discuss future directions, focusing on AI-powered precision medicine for personalized exercise.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on exercise in cardio-oncology.
- Analysis of protective mechanisms and clinical benefits.
- Evaluation of current exercise protocols and future trends.
Main Results:
- Exercise prescription demonstrates protective effects on functional capacity.
- Exercise helps prevent cardiovascular complications in cancer patients.
- Current protocols offer benefits but have limitations.
Conclusions:
- Exercise is a vital component of supportive care in oncology.
- Personalized exercise protocols, enhanced by AI and precision medicine, represent the future.
- Further research is needed to optimize exercise interventions for diverse cancer populations.
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