[en] Objective: The present review was performed in order to bring together the current knowledge about the impact of intense physical exercise on cardiovascular function, especially on plasma levels of cardiovascular risk markers such as cardiac troponin T (cTnT), myeloperoxidase (MPO), amino-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), C-reactive protein (CRP) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL).
Methods: Data were collected using the PubMed database. The articles were chosen for their relevance and importance in the area of interest.
Results: The literature describes numerous examples where physical exercise induces plasma variation for the markers studied. Intense physical effort increases the levels of cTnT, MPO and NTproBNP, whereas CRP and oxLDL levels tend to be decreased with regular sport activities.
Conclusions: The present literature investigation confirms the fact that intense physical exercise has an impact on the plasma variations of the five cardiovascular risk markers studied. However, practising regular exercise remains one of the first strategies for the prevention of cardiovascular disorders.
Disciplines :
Laboratory medicine & medical technology Orthopedics, rehabilitation & sports medicine
Author, co-author :
LE GOFF, Caroline ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Chimie médicale
LAURENT, Terry ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Frais communs Biologie Clinique
Kaux, Jean-François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la motricité > Département des sciences de la motricité
Chapelle, Jean-Paul ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de pharmacie > Chimie médicale
Language :
English
Title :
Intense physical exercise related to the emergent generation of cardiovascular risk markers: a review
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