The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally. In recent years, interest in multicomponent interventions has grown as a response to the multifactorial complexity of CVDs. However, the literature still shows little systematic investigation into the effectiveness of multico...

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Main Authors: Luca Poli, Alessandro Petrelli, Francesco Fischetti, Stefania Morsanuto, Livica Talaba, Stefania Cataldi, Gianpiero Greco
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author Luca Poli
Alessandro Petrelli
Francesco Fischetti
Stefania Morsanuto
Livica Talaba
Stefania Cataldi
Gianpiero Greco
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description Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally. In recent years, interest in multicomponent interventions has grown as a response to the multifactorial complexity of CVDs. However, the literature still shows little systematic investigation into the effectiveness of multicomponent training (MCT) in the field of CVDs, accompanied by terminological confusion. This study aims to summarize and critically appraise the recent literature through a narrative review. A narrative review was conducted, synthesizing evidence from studies published between 2010 and January 2025. The databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar using predefined search terms related to CVDs and MCT, and medical subject headings (MeSHs) and Boolean syntax. Two team authors independently extracted relevant information from the included studies. MCT significantly improved hemodynamic parameters in CVD patients, with reductions in systolic, diastolic, mean blood pressure, and heart rate. Physical fitness measures showed consistent enhancements whereas anthropometric improvements often corresponded with blood pressure reductions. Psychological outcomes varied across studies, with intervention duration emerging as a key factor in effectiveness. MCT interventions could lead to improvements in clinical outcomes, risk factor reduction, and patient adherence. Although findings on psychological parameters remain inconsistent, the overall evidence supports their integration into both clinical and community settings.
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spelling doaj-art-be8c66288ee54a8fbc0f48d3c4b7260d2025-08-20T03:14:46ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442025-04-0161582210.3390/medicina61050822The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative ReviewLuca Poli0Alessandro Petrelli1Francesco Fischetti2Stefania Morsanuto3Livica Talaba4Stefania Cataldi5Gianpiero Greco6Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Study of Bari, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Study of Bari, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Study of Bari, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Education and Sport Sciences, Pegaso Telematic University, 80143 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Surgical Pathology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Education and Sport Sciences, Pegaso Telematic University, 80143 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Study of Bari, 70124 Bari, ItalyCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally. In recent years, interest in multicomponent interventions has grown as a response to the multifactorial complexity of CVDs. However, the literature still shows little systematic investigation into the effectiveness of multicomponent training (MCT) in the field of CVDs, accompanied by terminological confusion. This study aims to summarize and critically appraise the recent literature through a narrative review. A narrative review was conducted, synthesizing evidence from studies published between 2010 and January 2025. The databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar using predefined search terms related to CVDs and MCT, and medical subject headings (MeSHs) and Boolean syntax. Two team authors independently extracted relevant information from the included studies. MCT significantly improved hemodynamic parameters in CVD patients, with reductions in systolic, diastolic, mean blood pressure, and heart rate. Physical fitness measures showed consistent enhancements whereas anthropometric improvements often corresponded with blood pressure reductions. Psychological outcomes varied across studies, with intervention duration emerging as a key factor in effectiveness. MCT interventions could lead to improvements in clinical outcomes, risk factor reduction, and patient adherence. Although findings on psychological parameters remain inconsistent, the overall evidence supports their integration into both clinical and community settings.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/5/822physical activityaerobic trainingresistance trainingbalanceflexibilityblood pressure
spellingShingle Luca Poli
Alessandro Petrelli
Francesco Fischetti
Stefania Morsanuto
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Stefania Cataldi
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The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review
Medicina
physical activity
aerobic training
resistance training
balance
flexibility
blood pressure
title The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review
title_full The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review
title_fullStr The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review
title_full_unstemmed The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review
title_short The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review
title_sort effects of multicomponent training on clinical functional and psychological outcomes in cardiovascular disease a narrative review
topic physical activity
aerobic training
resistance training
balance
flexibility
blood pressure
url https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/5/822
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