Cent Eur J Public Health 2005, 13(3):132-136

The Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention of Stroke

Chrysohoou C.1,2, Pitsavos C.1, Kokkinos P.2, Panagiotakos D.B.1, Singh S.N.2, Stefanadis C.1
1 First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece
2 Cardiology Department, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington DC, USA

Although large-scale epidemiologic studies, as well as interventional trials have provided strong evidence of a consistent and robust association between physical activity and cardiovascular disease, the effect of exercise on the burden of stroke is not well understood and appreciated. This review has a purpose to summarize the literature on the effect of physical activity on stroke morbidity and mortality, and to provide current scientific evidences.

Keywords: stroke, physical activity

Revised: May 16, 2005; Accepted: May 16, 2005; Published: September 1, 2005  Show citation

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Chrysohoou C, Pitsavos C, Kokkinos P, Panagiotakos DB, Singh SN, Stefanadis C. The Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention of Stroke. Cent Eur J Public Health. 2005;13(3):132-136. PubMed PMID: 16218329.
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