What are the effects of exercise and stress management training on markers of cardiovascular risk in patients with ischemic heart disease?
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2005, exercise and stress management training have been found to have a positive effect on markers of cardiovascular risk in patients with ischemic heart disease. The study found that those who underwent the intervention experienced a reduction in C-reactive protein, improved endothelial function, and increased phosphorylation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase. In addition, they experienced a decrease in total ischaemic burden, as assessed by 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring. These findings suggest that exercise and stress management training can have a positive effect on the markers of cardiovascular risk in individuals with ischemic heart disease.  