Study Shows High Volume Exercise Unrelated to Progression of Coronary Artery Calcium
This new study , published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Cardiology, shows that the progression of CAC over time is not associated with leisure-time aerobic physical activity measured at baseline and follow-up.
- This new study , published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Cardiology, shows that the progression of CAC over time is not associated with leisure-time aerobic physical activity measured at baseline and follow-up.
- Their physical activity, CAC and other clinical measurements were determined during preventive medicine visits to Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas.
- Analysis of the data, which accounted for potential confounding factors, revealed that aerobic physical activity does not appear to elevate the rate of CAC progression.
- “This study provides important new knowledge which will greatly assist in the care of Masters athletes and highly active people who have high coronary calcium scores.