Influence of cardiorespiratory fitness on the associations of cardiometabolic health with arterial function and structure (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Influence of cardiorespiratory fitness on the associations of cardiometabolic health with arterial function and structure

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Increased risk of metabolic syndrome in childhood could increase arterial stiffness and reduce arterial elasticity, which are precursors of atherosclerosis. However, increased cardiorespiratory fitness in childhood could delay this progression by 4-12%.

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Andrew Agbaje

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