Thanks to new guidelines, sport should contribute even more effectively to heart health.
But how do you make sure that the movement is really good for the heart.
And what can patients do who already have heart problems?
Dr.
Susanne Berrisch-Rahmel is a sports medicine specialist with a focus on sports cardiology.
In an interview with WELT, the expert explains how you can best train your heart, which risk group is particularly at risk and how you can regain confidence in your body after a heart disease.
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Dr.
Berrisch-Rahmel, there are new European guidelines on exercise for heart patients.
What is it about?
Berrisch-Rahmel: In
principle, sports cardiology has only looked after the athletes in recent years.
The aim was to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes.
So far, many doctors have simply prescribed exercise for patients with coronary heart disease without being able to give clear recommendations.
Based on the new guidelines, patients can now receive specific cardiological advice.