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Title:

Changes of intima-media thickness in marathon runners: A mid-term follow-up.

Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Müller, Jan; Dahm, Valeria; Lorenz, Elke S; Pressler, Axel; Haller, Bernhard; Grabs, Viola; Halle, Martin; Scherr, Johannes
Abstract:
Objective Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) is used to assess cardiovascular risk and progression of atherosclerosis. It is known that regular physical activity of moderate intensity has beneficial effects on the vasculature. However, it is still discussed controversially whether prolonged exercise, including participation in exhaustive competitive sports such as long-distance races, has also beneficial effects or might even be harmful regarding the cardiovascular system. Patients and methods...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Eur J Prev Cardiol
Year:
2017
Journal volume:
24
Journal issue:
12
Pages contribution:
1336-1342
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1177/2047487317713327
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28574286
Print-ISSN:
2047-4873
TUM Institution:
Institut für Medizinische Statistik und Epidemiologie; Klinik für Kinderkardiologie und angeborene Herzfehler (Prof. Hess); Poliklinik für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin
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