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To evaluate whether accelerated arterial plaque formation observed in older endurance athletes represents isolated coronary pathology or broader systemic vascular disease.

September 14, 2026American Journal of Preventive CardiologyOpen Access

Study evaluates whether accelerated atherosclerosis in masters athletes extends beyond the heart to systemic vascular beds.

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Accelerated atherosclerosis in masters athletes is evaluated to determine whether the condition is isolated to the heart or extends to other systemic vascular beds.

Authors

JHJeffrey J. Hsu TCTimothy W. Churchill

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Clinical review explores accelerated atherosclerosis in aging endurance athletes, suggesting vascular risks may extend beyond coronary circulation.

Key Points

To evaluate whether accelerated arterial plaque formation observed in older endurance athletes represents isolated coronary pathology or broader systemic vascular disease.
Synthesis of clinical literature assessing vascular adaptations, arterial calcification, and plaque morphology in lifelong endurance runners and cyclists.
Evaluation of non-coronary vascular beds, systemic inflammatory triggers, and mechanical stress associated with chronic high-volume exercise.
Lifelong endurance exercise frequently correlates with elevated coronary artery calcium scores despite favorable traditional lipid profiles.
Vascular manifestations may involve systemic arterial remodeling and peripheral plaque accumulation rather than remaining confined to the heart.

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Hsu et al. (2026) studied this question. Accelerated atherosclerosis in masters athletes is evaluated to determine whether the condition is isolated to the heart or extends to other systemic vascular beds.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa7afef79e9260bc85aad00 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101818

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September 14, 2026American Journal of Preventive CardiologyOpen Access

Study evaluates whether accelerated atherosclerosis in masters athletes extends beyond the heart to systemic vascular beds.

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Key result

Accelerated atherosclerosis in masters athletes is evaluated to determine whether the condition is isolated to the heart or extends to other systemic vascular beds.

Authors

JHJeffrey J. Hsu TCTimothy W. Churchill

Discussion

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Overview

Clinical review explores accelerated atherosclerosis in aging endurance athletes, suggesting vascular risks may extend beyond coronary circulation.

Key Points

To evaluate whether accelerated arterial plaque formation observed in older endurance athletes represents isolated coronary pathology or broader systemic vascular disease.
Synthesis of clinical literature assessing vascular adaptations, arterial calcification, and plaque morphology in lifelong endurance runners and cyclists.
Evaluation of non-coronary vascular beds, systemic inflammatory triggers, and mechanical stress associated with chronic high-volume exercise.
Lifelong endurance exercise frequently correlates with elevated coronary artery calcium scores despite favorable traditional lipid profiles.
Vascular manifestations may involve systemic arterial remodeling and peripheral plaque accumulation rather than remaining confined to the heart.

Cite This Study

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa7afef79e9260bc85aad00 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101818

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