Effect of unilateral resistance training on arterial compliance in elderly men

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 670-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fleur Poelkens ◽  
Mark Rakobowchuk ◽  
Kirsten A. Burgomaster ◽  
Maria T.E. Hopman ◽  
Stuart M. Phillips ◽  
...  

An increase in age coincides with a decrease in arterial compliance, which is related to a higher risk for cardiovascular accidents. Evidence regarding the effects of resistance training on arterial compliance is conflicting. Currently, little information is available about the effect of resistance training on arterial compliance in elderly men. We assessed the impact of 10 weeks of unilateral arm and leg resistance training on carotid, brachial, and femoral arterial compliance in 12 healthy elderly men (mean age ± SD, 71 ± 7 y). Arterial compliance was evaluated before, after 4 weeks, and after 10 weeks of unilateral resistance training by simultaneously measuring arterial diameter and blood pressure in each artery. There were no significant differences in arterial compliance or stiffness index in any of the arteries examined after 10 weeks of training. However, after 10 weeks of resistance training, resting heart rate decreased from 76 ± 4 beats/min to 61 ± 3 beats/min (p < 0.05), plasma glucose decreased from 6.0 ± 0.9 to 5.1 ± 0.9 mmol/L (mean ± SE) (p < 0.05), and carotid artery peak blood flow increased from 1831 mL/min to 2245 mL/min (p < 0.05). There were no significant changes in resting arterial blood pressure. Unilateral resistance training for 10 weeks does not alter peripheral and central arterial compliance elderly men.

Kardiologiia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. V. Borisova ◽  
A. I. Kochetkov ◽  
O. D. Ostroumova

Objective: to investigate the impact of indapamide / perindopril single-pill combination (I / P SPC) on arterial stiffness parameters, blood pressure (BP) level and BP variability (BPV) in middle-aged patients with stage II grade 1–2 essential arterial hypertension (EAH). Materials and methods. We retrospectively formed a group of patients with stage II grade 1–2 EAH who had not previously received regular antihypertensive therapy (AHT) (n=52, mean age 52.9±6.0 years). All patients were treated with I / P SPC and all of them achieved target office BP level (less than 140 / 90 mm Hg). After 12 weeks of follow-up (from the time of reaching the target BP) assessment of AHT effectiveness (general clinical data, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring [ABPM], volume sphygmography, echocardiography), and vascular stiffness evaluation were performed.Results. At the end of follow-up office systolic BP (SBP), diastolic BP (DBP), pulse BP, day-time, night-time and 24‑hour SBP and DBP significantly (p<0.001 for all) decreased. According to the ABPM data day-time, nighttime, and 24‑hour systolic BPV significantly decreased (p=0.029, p=0.006 and p<0.001, respectively); day-time and 24‑hour diastolic BPV also significantly decreased (p=0.001 and p<0.001, respectively). Day-night standard deviation (SDdn) significantly decreased too (p=0.002 and p<0.001, respectively). Volumetric sphygmography showed significant decrease of right cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) (from 8.20±1.29 to 7.58±1.44, p=0.001) and of left CAVI (from 8.13±1.40 to 7.46±1.43, p<0.001), as well as reduction of the number o f patients with a right- and / or left-CAVI >9.0 (from 32.7 to 11.5 %, p=0.018). According to assessment of arterial stiffness using the Vasotens24 software package, the arterial stiffness index (ASI) significantly (p<0.001) decreased from 153.5±29.9 to 138.3±20.0 (by –9.2±13.1 %). Transthoracic echocardiography data demonstrated significant decrease (p<0.001) in effective arterial elastance (from 1.82±0.43 to 1.58±0.36 mm Hg; by –11.85±16.29 %) and significant (p<0.001) increase in the arterial compliance – from 1.27±0.34 to 1.54±0.38 mm Hg / ml (+26.95±38.06 %).Conclusion. In AHT naive patients 40–65 years old with stage II grade 1–2 EAH therapy with I / P SPC provided effective 24‑hour BP control, reduced BPV and improved arterial stiffness parameters. 


2005 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 2287-2291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison E. DeVan ◽  
Maria M. Anton ◽  
Jill N. Cook ◽  
Daria B. Neidre ◽  
Miriam Y. Cortez-Cooper ◽  
...  

Decreased central arterial compliance is an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Resistance training is associated with reductions in the elastic properties of central arteries. Currently, it is not known whether this reduction is from one bout of resistance exercise or from an adaptation to multiple bouts of resistance training. Sixteen healthy sedentary or recreationally active adults (11 men and 5 women, age 27 ± 1 yr) were studied under parallel experimental conditions on 2 separate days. The order of experiments was randomized between resistance exercise (9 resistance exercises at 75% of 1 repetition maximum) and sham control (seated rest in the exercise room). Baseline hemodynamic values were not different between the two experimental conditions. Carotid arterial compliance (via simultaneous B-mode ultrasound and applanation tonometry) decreased and β-stiffness index increased ( P < 0.01) immediately and 30 min after resistance exercise. Immediately after resistance exercise, carotid systolic blood pressure increased ( P < 0.01), although no changes were observed in brachial systolic blood pressure at any time points. These measures returned to baseline values within 60 min after the completion of resistance exercise. No significant changes in these variables were observed during the sham control condition. These results indicate that one bout of resistance exercise acutely decreases central arterial compliance, but this effect is sustained for <60 min after the completion of resistance exercise.


Author(s):  
Ayslan Jorge Santos de Araujo ◽  
Anne Carolline Veríssimo dos Santos ◽  
Karine dos Santos Souza ◽  
Marlúcia Bastos Aires ◽  
Valter Joviniano Santana-Filho ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amour B U Patel ◽  
Gareth L Ackland

Inotropes and vasopressors play a key role in the management of shock. The goal of therapy is to restore end-organ perfusion by augmenting cardiac output (CO) and vascular tone. Clinical trial data have thus far failed to identify precise hemodynamic end points associated with better outcomes; in any event, such end points are highly likely to be determined on an individualized basis, reflecting patients’ chronic arterial blood pressure, baseline cardiac function, and other pathophysiologic factors (e.g., end-stage renal failure, cardiac ischemia).1 Inotropes enhance cardiac contractility and CO; vasopressors raise blood pressure. The impact of these drugs in restoring hemodynamic parameters to “normal” values has principally been used to evaluate their effectiveness, with clinical practice guided by extrapolation from animal studies and pharmacologic trials.2 However, these drugs have important extra-cardiovascular effects on metabolic, neurohormonal, and autonomic regulation that are also injurious. This review discusses the mechanisms and evidence base for inotropes and vasopressors in various types of shock. This review contains 3 figures, and 39 references. Keywords: inotropes, vasopressors, catecholamines, monitoring, shock states, cardiogenic, hemorrhagic, septic, neurogenic


Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 138 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudius Balzer ◽  
Franz Baudenbacher ◽  
Michele M Salzman ◽  
William J Cleveland ◽  
Susan Eagle ◽  
...  

Patients with metabolic syndrome are at higher risk for cardiac arrest (CA), and also have worse neurologic outcome after CA related to their comorbidities (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus [T2DM]). Using Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) rats as a new and relevant model with common comorbidities for CA and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), we hypothesized that T2DM is associated with a lower chance for return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and/or a worse outcome regarding heart function after asphyxial CA compared to their lean littermates. Two groups of rats (8 ZDF, 7 lean) were monitored for 37±2 weeks. The rats were anesthetized and intubated; heart rate was monitored by subcutaneous ECG needles. Femoral artery and vein were cannulated for continuous blood pressure measurement and delivery of fluids and medications, respectively. Before ventilation was stopped to initiate asphyxial CA, rocuronium was given. After 8 minutes of CA, ventilation was re-initiated with FiO 2 1.0, epinephrine and sodium-bicarbonate were administered, and pneumatic chest compression were started with 200 compressions per minute. Chest compressions were stopped when a systolic blood pressure of 120 mmHg was achieved. During 4 hours of observation, vital parameters were closely monitored, blood gases were measured, and ejection fraction (EF %) was assessed with ultrasound. Data are mean ± SD. Statistics: Unpaired student’s t-test (two-tailed), α.05. At baseline, ZDF rats showed significantly higher blood glucose levels (504±52 vs 174±14 mg/dl) compared to their lean littermates. All ZDF and lean rats achieved ROSC, and measurements taken directly after ROSC and after the first hour showed no relevant differences. After four hours, there was no difference in heart rate between ZDF and lean rats. However, diabetic rats had a significantly higher mean arterial blood pressure (142±24vs. 107±19 mmHg) and ejection fraction (42±16%vs 20±8%) compared to their lean littermates. The hypothesis that ROSC-rate in diabetic rats would be lower could not be proven. Conversely, the ZDF rats showed a significantly higher blood pressure related to an increased EF%. Further analysis in this study will focus on the impact of T2DM on cardiac and neurological ischemia-reperfusion injury.


2000 ◽  
Vol 88 (5) ◽  
pp. 1756-1764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jochen K. Peters ◽  
Takeshi Nishiyasu ◽  
Gary W. Mack

The impact of body core heating on the interaction between the cutaneous and central circulation during blood pressure challenges was examined in eight adults. Subjects were exposed to −10 to −90 mmHg lower body negative pressure (LBNP) in thermoneutral conditions and −10 to −60 mmHg LBNP during heat stress. We measured forearm vascular conductance (FVC; ml ⋅ min−1 ⋅ 100 ml−1 ⋅ mmHg−1) by plethysmography; cutaneous vascular conductance (CVC) by laser-Doppler techniques; and central venous pressure, arterial blood pressure, and cardiac output by impedance cardiography. Heat stress increased FVC from 5.7 ± 0.9 to 18.8 ± 1.3 conductance units (CU) and CVC from 0.21 ± 0.07 to 1.02 ± 0.20 CU. The FVC-CVP relationship was linear over the entire range of LBNP and was shifted upward during heat stress with a slope increase from 0.46 ± 0.10 to 1.57 ± 0.3 CU/mmHg CVP ( P < 0.05). Resting CVP was lower during heat stress (6.3 ± 0.6 vs. 7.7 ± 0.6 mmHg; P < 0.05) but fell to similar levels during LBNP as in normothermic conditions. Data analysis indicates an increased capacity, but not sensitivity, of peripheral baroreflex responses during heat stress. Laser-Doppler techniques detected thermoregulatory responses in the skin, but no significant change in CVC occurred during mild-to-moderate LBNP. Interestingly, very high levels of LBNP produced cutaneous vasodilation in some subjects.


1992 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 1946-1957 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Muntinga ◽  
K. R. Visser

In 13 healthy volunteers a computerized experimental set-up was used to measure the electrical impedance of the upper arm at changing cuff pressure, together with the finger arterial blood pressure in the contralateral arm. On the basis of a model for the admittance response, the arterial blood volume per centimeter length (1.4 +/- 0.3 ml/cm), the venous blood volume as a percentage of the total blood compartment (49.2 +/- 12.6%), and the total arterial compliance as a function of mean arterial transmural pressure were estimated. The effective physiological arterial compliance amounted to 2.0 +/- 1.3 microliters.mmHg-1.cm-1 and the maximum compliance to 33.4 +/- 12.0 microliters.mmHg-1.cm-1. Additionally, the extravascular fluid volume expelled by the occluding cuff (0.3 +/- 0.3 ml/cm) was estimated. These quantities are closely related to patient-dependent sources of an unreliable blood pressure measurement and vary with changes in cardiovascular function, such as those found in hypertension. Traditionally, a combination of several methods is needed to estimate them. Such methods, however, usually neglect the contribution of extravascular factors.


Toxics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Ilona Górna ◽  
Marta Napierala ◽  
Ewa Florek

The metabolic syndrome is a combination of several metabolic disorders, such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle modifications, including quitting smoking, are recommended to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and its associated complications. Not much research has been conducted in the field of e-cigarettes and the risk of metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, taking into account the influence of e-cigarettes vaping on the individual components of metabolic syndrome, i.e, abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and elevated arterial blood pressure, the results are also ambiguous. This article is a review and summary of existing reports on the impact of e-cigarettes on the development of metabolic syndrome as well as its individual components. A critical review for English language articles published until 30 June 2020 was made, using a PubMed (including MEDLINE), Cochrane, CINAHL Plus, and Web of Science data. The current research indicated that e-cigarettes use does not affect the development of insulin resistance, but could influence the level of glucose and pre-diabetic state development. The lipid of profile an increase in the TG level was reported, while the influence on the level of concentration of total cholesterol, LDL fraction, and HDL fraction differed. In most cases, e-cigarettes use increased the risk of developing abdominal obesity or higher arterial blood pressure. Further research is required to provide more evidence on this topic.


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