Coronary Plaque in Athletes

J Clin Med. 2024 Apr 1;13(7):2044. doi: 10.3390/jcm13072044.ABSTRACTThe 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.PMID:38610809 | DOI:10.3390/jcm13072044

Source: Atherosclerosis - April 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Elisabetta Tonet Matteo Arzenton Marco De Pietri Luca Canovi Davide Lapolla Alberto Sarti Veronica Amantea Andrea Raisi Gianni Mazzoni Gianluca Campo Giovanni Grazzi Source Type: research