The relationship between vigorous physical activity (PA) and the development of coronary atherosclerosis has remained less explored for many years. Recently, literature data have focused on coronary atherosclerosis in athletes showing that prevalence is not trivial, that there are differences among various types of sport, and that there are some peculiar features. As a matter of fact, plaque composition in athletes seems to be characterized by calcium rather than soft components. Specific mechanisms through which vigorous PA influences coronary artery disease are not yet fully understood. However, the prevalent calcific nature of coronary plaques in athletes could be related with a trend in a lower cardiovascular event rate.

Coronary Plaque in Athletes

Tonet, Elisabetta
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Arzenton, Matteo
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De Pietri, Marco;Canovi, Luca;Lapolla, Davide;Sarti, Alberto;Amantea, Veronica;Raisi, Andrea;Mazzoni, Gianni;Campo, Gianluca
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Grazzi, Giovanni
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2024

Abstract

The relationship between vigorous physical activity (PA) and the development of coronary atherosclerosis has remained less explored for many years. Recently, literature data have focused on coronary atherosclerosis in athletes showing that prevalence is not trivial, that there are differences among various types of sport, and that there are some peculiar features. As a matter of fact, plaque composition in athletes seems to be characterized by calcium rather than soft components. Specific mechanisms through which vigorous PA influences coronary artery disease are not yet fully understood. However, the prevalent calcific nature of coronary plaques in athletes could be related with a trend in a lower cardiovascular event rate.
2024
Tonet, Elisabetta; Arzenton, Matteo; De Pietri, Marco; Canovi, Luca; Lapolla, Davide; Sarti, Alberto; Amantea, Veronica; Raisi, Andrea; Mazzoni, Giann...espandi
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