Football as the champion of cardiovascular prevention: results of the randomized and interventional MY-3F study (Fit & Fun with Football after myocardial infarction or coronary artery disease) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Football as the champion of cardiovascular prevention: results of the randomized and interventional MY-3F study (Fit & Fun with Football after myocardial infarction or coronary artery disease)

  • By

  • Bastian Schrader

  • Armin Weers

  • Burkhard Garmann

  • Stephan Lüders

  • Matteo Scorcelletti

  • Bernhard Vaske

  • Paul Meyer

  • Eugen Gehlenborg

  • Sandra Garstecki

  • Joachim Schrader

  • Albrecht Elsässer

  • May 21, 2025

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    The MY-3F study demonstrated that a structured football training program improves fitness and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with CAD.

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    Participants in the football group showed a significant increase in VO2peak and running performance, while the control group experienced a decrease.

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    Blood pressure decreased significantly in the football group, while the control group showed no meaningful changes in blood pressure.

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    The football group experienced a reduction in weight and depressive symptoms, contrasting with no significant changes in the control group.

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    The study confirmed the safety and cost-effectiveness of football training as a preventive strategy for patients post-myocardial infarction.

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Football as the champion of cardiovascular prevention: results of the randomized and interventional MY-3F study (Fit & Fun with Football after myocardial infarction or coronary artery disease)

  • by Bastian Schrader, Armin Weers, Burkhard Garmann, Stephan Lüders, Matteo Scorcelletti, Bernhard Vaske, Paul Meyer, Eugen Gehlenborg, Sandra Garstecki, Joachim Schrader, Albrecht Elsässer

  • May 21, 2025

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