van Rensburg DCJ et al. – Study results indicated that 12 weeks of exercise intervention had a positive effect on cardiac autonomic function as measured by short–term heart rate variability (HRV), in females with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Several of the standing variables indicated improved vagal influence on the heart rate. Exercise can thus potentially be used as an instrument to improve cardiac health in a patient group known for increased cardiac morbidity. [more...]
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