Improved Carotid Elasticity but Altered Central Hemodynamics and Carotid Structure in Young Athletes

Improved Carotid Elasticity but Altered Central Hemodynamics and Carotid Structure in Young Athletes

Young athletes most often exceed the physical activity recommendations of the World Health Organization. Therefore, they are of special interest for investigating cardiovascular adaptions to exercise. This study aimed to examine the arterial structure and function of young athletes 12–17 years old a...

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Main Authors: Lisa Baumgartner, Heidi Weberruß, Katharina Appel, Tobias Engl, Daniel Goeder, Renate Oberhoffer-Fritz, Thorsten Schulz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Subjects:
arterial stiffness
arterial elasticity
carotid intima-media thickness
young athletes
exercise
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.633873/full

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