Impact of lifelong exercise 'dose' on left ventricular compliance and distensibility

摘要

BACKGROUND: Sedentary aging has deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system, including decreased left ventricular compliance and distensibility (LVCD). Conversely, Masters level athletes, who train intensively throughout adulthood, retain youthful LVCD.OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that preservation of LVCD may be possible with moderate lifelong exercise training.