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Review

Physical activity, exercise and adverse cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular disease: a narrative review

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Pages 91-101 | Received 14 Oct 2023, Accepted 06 Mar 2024, Published online: 15 Mar 2024

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