Researchers from the Graduate School, Universitas Padjadjaran have authored a comprehensive systematic review, “The role of exercise intensity and duration on cardiac angiogenesis,” examining how different forms of exercise stimulate new blood vessel development in the heart. By analyzing 16 recent studies—spanning both animal models and human clinical trials—the review reveals that long-term continuous exercise performed at moderate to vigorous intensity most effectively promotes cardiac angiogenesis. These findings underscore the significant role of exercise dosing in cardiovascular health and offer a clearer blueprint for optimizing physical activity as a preventive strategy against heart disease.

This research contributes significantly to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) — by identifying evidence-based exercise guidelines that can help prevent cardiovascular disease through enhanced cardiac vascularization.

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) — by supporting public health initiatives that promote active lifestyles in urban settings.

SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) — by encouraging collaboration between physiologists, clinicians, and public health planners to translate scientific insights into effective community health programs.