Abstract
Objective: Acute resistance exercise has been shown to reduce brachial endothelial function. Whether there are concomitant reductions in carotid endothelial function remains unexplored. Methods: Cold pressor test–mediated vasodilation of the carotid artery was used to assess carotid endothelial function in 15 young and healthy participants (age 26 ± 1 years, body mass index 24 ± 1 kg/m 2 ) after acute resistance exercise or an inactive time control condition. Results: Acute resistance exercise had no effect on the cold pressor test–mediated vasodilation compared to time control (5.8 ± 0.8 vs 6.2 ± 0.9% dilation, p > 0.05). Interpretation: Carotid endothelial function may not be compromised following acute resistance exercise in young healthy adults.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 417-421 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Clinical Autonomic Research |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Blood pressure
- Carotid artery
- Resistance exercise
- Vascular function
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
- Clinical Neurology