The Impact of tai chi exercise on CHD: A systematic review

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2011

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Volume

23

Issue

7

First page number:

376

Last page number:

381

Abstract

Purpose: (a) To explore current studies on Tai Chi and its impact on coronary heart disease (CHD), (b) provide critique of existing studies, and (c) provide recommendations for clinical practice and future research.

Data sources: Comprehensive review of literature.

Conclusions: Tai Chi is a safe alternative exercise for patients who are at risk of CHD or with existing CHD. Implementing Tai Chi exercise may improve serum lipids, blood pressure, and heart rate.

Implications for practice: Nurse practitioners (NPs) are in an ideal position to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention. NPs may prescribe Tai Chi as an alternative exercise therapy for their patients who are at risk for developing CHD and even for those with existing CHD. Tai Chi exercise may help prevent and even reverse the progression of cardiac disease.

Keywords

Coronary heart disease; Exercise; Hyperlipidemia; Tai Chi

Disciplines

Alternative and Complementary Medicine | Cardiology | Nursing | Therapeutics

Language

English

Publisher Citation

Dalusung-Angosta, A. (2011). The impact of tai chi exercise on coronary heart disease: A systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(7), 376-381. doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2011.00597.x

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