Attenuation of unfavorable remodeling by exercise training in postinfarction patients with left ventricular dysfunction : Results of the exercise in left ventricular dysfunction (ELVD) trial

Exercise is currently recommended for patients after myocardial infarction; however, the effects of regular exercise on the remodeling process remain to be defined. The aim of this multicenter, randomized study was to investigate whether a long-term physical training program influences left ventricular size and function in postinfarction patients with systolic dysfunction. Consecutive patients with