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Which exercise modality is most effective for improving cardiac function in patients with myocardial infarction? A
Bo Yu1, Linlin Zhao2, Liangyi Huang3
1School of Wushu, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
|November 17, 2025
Summary
Resistance exercise (RE) significantly improves cardiac function after myocardial infarction (MI). Tailored cardiac rehabilitation programs considering exercise benefits and patient profiles optimize recovery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Myocardial infarction (MI) significantly impacts cardiac function and patient prognosis.
- Optimizing cardiac rehabilitation is crucial for post-MI recovery and long-term outcomes.
- Evidence-based recommendations for exercise modalities in MI patients are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of various exercise modalities in improving cardiac function in patients with myocardial infarction (MI).
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for selecting optimal exercise interventions in cardiac rehabilitation programs for MI survivors.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted across seven Chinese and English databases.
- A network meta-analysis using the frequency framework was performed on 69 studies involving 5,044 participants.
- STATA 14.0 was utilized for statistical analysis of the included studies.
Main Results:
- All exercise interventions significantly improved the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in MI patients.
- Resistance exercise (RE) demonstrated the highest efficacy in improving 6MWT and LVEF.
- RE, multi-component exercise training (MCET), and mind-body training effectively reduced left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD) and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), with RE showing the most significant reductions.
Conclusions:
- Resistance exercise (RE) shows a high probability of being the most effective single modality for enhancing post-MI cardiac function and remodeling.
- Multi-component exercise training (MCET) and mind-body training also offer significant benefits, particularly in reducing ventricular dimensions.
- Personalized cardiac rehabilitation programs, considering modality-specific advantages and individual patient characteristics, are essential for optimizing recovery after MI.
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