Abstract

Background: Arterial stiffness is defined as a vascular phenotype caused by the changes in the walls of large arteries, due to the loss of elasticity of vessel walls. It is recognized as an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Exercise training is considered part of a healthy lifestyle that induces a series of physiological, morphological, and functional adaptations on the cardiovascular system that may vary depending on the influence of several factors. There are multiple benefits of physical exercise and high-performance sports, but there is a possibility that these activities lead to an increase of the Arterial Stiffness index and decrease the elasticity of the vessels. Thus, there is a need to know the changes in the vascular condition, associated with high-performance sports in medical students.

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