P5.10 CARDIOPULMONARY FITNESS AND ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS – IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACUTE HAEMODYNAMIC EFFECTS OF AEROBIC VS. RESISTANCE EXERCISE?

Although, the cardioprotective effects of aerobic exercise are proven, not much is known about resistance exercise. Arterial wave reflection measured as augmentation index (AIx), and pulse pressure(PP) amplification are independent prognosticators of CV morbidity and mortality. However, how these pa...

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Main Authors: C. O’Donovan, J. Hussey, J. Gormley, J. Feely, A. Mahmud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927298/view