Short-term Inactivity Impairs Vascular Function
UCSF Vascular & Endovascular Surgery - - March 25, 2014
A clinical study led by UCSF Vascular Surgeon Marlene Grenon, M.D., C.M. looked at the effects of physical inactivity on vascular endothelial function and arterial stiffness, two measures that relate to cardiovascular risk. The results showed that a short term exposure to physical inactivity leads to quantifiable impairment in endothelial function, artery wall stiffness and diastolic blood pressure.
The group hypothesized that this may be associated with a vascular deconditioning state. These findings have the potential for widespread relevance: in hospitalized and post-operative patients, [...]