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Effects of Physical (In)activity on Platelet Function
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
As platelet activation is closely related to the liberation of growth factors and inflammatory mediators, platelets play a central role in the development of CVD.
Virtually all cardiovascular risk factors favor platelet hyperreactivity and, accordingly, also physical (in)activity affects platelet function.
Within this paper, we will summarize and discuss the current knowledge on the impact of acute and habitual exercise on platelet function.
Although there are apparent discrepancies regarding the reported effects of acute, strenuous exercise on platelet activation, a deeper analysis of the available literature reveals that the applied exercise intensity and the subjects’ cardiorespiratory fitness represent critical determinants for the observed effects.
Consideration of these factors leads to the summary that (i) acute, strenuous exercise can lead to platelet activation, (ii) regular physical activity and/or physical fitness diminish or prevent platelet activation in response to acute exercise, and (iii) habitual physical activity and/or physical fitness also favorably modulate platelet function at physical rest.
Notably, these effects of exercise on platelet function show obvious similarities to the well-recognized relation between exercise and the risk for cardiovascular events where vigorous exercise transiently increases the risk for myocardial infarction and a physically active lifestyle dramatically reduces cardiovascular mortality.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Heber, Stefan& Volf, Ivo. 2015. Effects of Physical (In)activity on Platelet Function. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054446
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Heber, Stefan& Volf, Ivo. Effects of Physical (In)activity on Platelet Function. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054446
American Medical Association (AMA)
Heber, Stefan& Volf, Ivo. Effects of Physical (In)activity on Platelet Function. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054446
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1054446