Key result
Higher physical activity levels were associated with a significantly lower age-adjusted aortic pulse wave velocity index compared to sedentary behavior in healthy males.
Why the study?
Does increased physical activity improve aortic wall distensibility in healthy males?
Population
139 healthy male subjects (aged 19-67 years)
Comparison
Higher levels of physical activity vs Sedentary lifestyle
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Habitual activity may support aortic health in men; leaves open whether exercise interventions causally improve distensibility.
Cross-Sectional (n=139)
Does increased physical activity improve aortic wall distensibility in healthy males?
Increased physical activity is associated with a dose-dependent preservation of arterial distensibility and may retard age-dependent arterial stiffening in healthy males.
Kakiyama et al. (1998) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy (n=139). Physical activity vs. Sedentary behavior (PAI < 1,500 kcal/week) was evaluated on Aortic pulse wave velocity index (APWVI). Higher physical activity levels were associated with a significantly lower age-adjusted aortic pulse wave velocity index compared to sedentary behavior in healthy males.
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