Table 1.

Absolute and Relative Contraindications Aerobic and Resistance Exercises in Cardiovascular Diseases

Absolute Contraindications	Relative Contraindications
Unstable CAD Uncontrolled arrhythmias Decompensated heart failure Severe and symptomatic stenosis Severe pulmonary hypertension (with mean pulmonary arterial pressure >55mmHg) Uncontrolled hypertension with blood pressure >180/110 mmHg Acute endocarditis, myocarditis, or pericarditis Syndrome of Marfan Aortic dissection	Major risk factors for CAD Uncontrolled hypertension with blood pressure >160/>100 mmHg Diabetes at all ages Presence of musculoskeletal limitations Low functional capacity (<4 METs) Patients on pacemakers or defibrillators

Abbreviations: CAD, Coronary artery disease, METs: Metabolic equivalents.