AHA Recommends Tailored Exercise Programs for High-Risk Patients
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a statement advocating for personalized exercise training programs for individuals with high-risk conditions such as frailty, stroke, spinal cord injury, and genetic cardiomyopathy. The AHA emphasizes the benefits of exercise in improving cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, mobility, and quality of life while reducing cardiovascular risks and healthcare utilization. Despite these benefits, exercise programs remain underutilized among high-risk populations due to factors like physical limitations and socioeconomic barriers. The AHA calls for collaboration among healthcare providers to develop patient-centered exercise plans.