Why the study?
Does physical training improve flow-mediated dilation in asymptomatic men with polymetabolic syndrome?
Population
29 asymptomatic men aged 40 to 60 years with the polymetabolic syndrome
Comparison
Physical training 3 times a week for 12 weeks vs Control group
Design
RCT, Randomly divided
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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Supports exercise prescription in polymetabolic syndrome; extends RCT evidence of endothelial benefits to asymptomatic men.
Does physical training improve flow-mediated dilation in asymptomatic men with polymetabolic syndrome?
A 12-week physical training program significantly improves endothelial function, as measured by flow-mediated dilation, in asymptomatic men with polymetabolic syndrome.
Lavrenc̆ic̆ et al. (2000) studied this question.
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