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Are Marathons and High-Intensity Interval Training Suitable for Heart Patients or Even Regular People?

Asst Prof Tee Joo Yeo (National University Heart Centre, Singapore)

The benefits of exercise are well known, but is exercise still possible after a heart attack or in someone living with heart disease?

More and more people are participating in sporting activities such as marathons and high-intensity interval training. Find out if these are suitable for heart patients and hear about the benefits and risks, as well as the importance of preparticipation screening.