Swimming exercise, arterial stiffness, and elevated blood pressure
Age is the major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and this is attributable in part to stiffening of large elastic arteries and development of vascular endothelial dysfunction. In contrast, regular aerobic exercise is associated with reduced risk of CVD. Swimming is an attractive form of...
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2011-08-3958 |