Augmentation index and systolic load are lower in competitive endurance athletes.

Edwards DG, Lang JT. Augmentation index and systolic load are lower in competitive endurance athletes. Am J Hypertens. 2005 May; 18(5 Pt 1):679-83.

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Adolescent
Adult
Arteries
Elasticity
Endothelium, Vascular
Exercise
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Physical Endurance
Physical Fitness
Sports Medicine
Systole

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David G Edwards

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