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This review concludes that physical activity improves exercise tolerance, lipid concentrations, blood pressure, and possibly also reduce the serum glucose level and risk of thrombosis.

Comment: In some cases, exercise may be able to substitute for pharmacotherapy. At the very least, it is a powerful adjunct.



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