Research
The study by Dzubur and Poronsky (2018) found a positive correlation between exercise therapy and heart failure disease. Patients, families, and healthcare systems all experience enormous costs as a result of heart failure (HF). The intricate pharmacologic regimens that serve as the cornerstone of HF care are insufficient on their own to treat the condition properly. Exercise therapy is significantly connected with a decline in cardiac events and hospitalizations, as well as lower mortality and higher survival rates. Patients with HF benefit from exercise therapy without incurring additional costs for care. Nurse practitioners are well-suited to help their patients incorporate exercise into their everyday life in an effective and safe manner. The positive effects of exercising on the heart are also written in the book of Saladin (2020) and on the study of Cattadori et al. (2018). They both say that a healthy heart can work more effectively because it pumps more blood out with each beat. As a result, the heart and its surrounding arteries experience less strain, potentially lowering blood pressure. Cardiovascular activity may help lower your blood pressure if it is high. Exercise may help prevent blood pressure from growing as you age if you don’t already have high blood pressure.
Critical Thinking
Aerobic exercise is crucial for your health regardless of age, weight, or physical capabilities. It increases blood circulation, decreases cholesterol and blood pressure, controls weight, and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. These all reduce the risk of developing heart disease. Regular cardio-based exercise helps the heart improve blood flow in the tiny veins nearby, where fatty deposit blockages can accumulate over time. Improved blood flow in these locations may reduce the risk of heart attacks. Doing exercises is important to every person and the general population as it would result in a healthier generation that would be productive to the country. It relates to the concept of a healthy nation that would produce a strong population in the future.
References
Cattadori, G., Segurini, C., Picozzi, A., Padeletti, L., & Anzà, C. (2018). Exercise and heart failure: an update. ESC Heart Failure, 5(2), 222-232.
Dzubur, E. K., & Poronsky, C. B. (2018). Exercise therapy benefits heart failure. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 14(5), 396-401.
Saladin, K. (2020). Loose Leaf for Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function (9th ed.). McGraw Hill.