P6.14 THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON 24-HOUR AUGMENTATION INDEX

Introduction: Augmentation Index (AIx) is a surrogate measure of systemic arterial stiffness and wave reflections. Clinic measures of AIx are considered to be a sensitive measure of risk in young adults and are lower in individuals who take part in high levels of physical activity (PA). The developm...

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Main Authors: Niamh Chapman*, James Thomas, Maria Kearney, Laura Watkeys, Margaret Munnery, John R. Cockcroft, Carmel M. McEniery, Eric J. Stohr, Barry J. McDonnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-11-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930648/view