Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews · Feb 16, 2024

Vascular Responses to Acute Induced Inflammation With Aging: Does Fitness Matter?

By Lefferts EC, Ranadive SM

Acute inflammation impairs vascular function in an age-dependent manner and affects cardiovascular event risk. Regular aerobic exercise preserves vascular function with aging and potentially modifies how acute inflammation affects the vasculature. We hypothesize high cardiorespiratory fitness may accompany greater arterial responsiveness post-acute inflammation in older adults.

doi.org/10.1249/jes.0000000000000334 PubMed 38377185 Interventions