Key result
Endurance athletes exhibit structural arterial remodeling, including increased conduit artery size and wall thickness, though endothelial function may not be enhanced compared with healthy controls.
Why the study?
Does endurance athletic training induce characteristic vascular adaptations ('athlete's artery') in athletes compared to healthy controls?
Does endurance athletic training induce characteristic vascular adaptations ('athlete's artery') in athletes compared to healthy controls?
Endurance training induces structural arterial remodeling (increased size and wall thickness) to accommodate increased cardiac output, though functional responsiveness may not be enhanced beyond normal healthy levels.
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May require adjusted vascular reference values in athletes; leaves open links to clinical outcomes.
Green et al. (2011) conducted a review in Athletic status / Endurance training. Endurance training / Athletic status vs. Healthy control subjects was evaluated on Arterial structure and function (size, wall thickness, endothelial function). Endurance athletes exhibit structural arterial remodeling, including increased conduit artery size and wall thickness, though endothelial function may not be enhanced compared with healthy controls.
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