Reference

Sample size

p-value

Conclusion

[115]

2416

Physical activity in male children and young adults is associated with increased carotid distensibility (p = 0.014), decreased Young’s elastic modulus (p = 0.0037), and decreased stiffness (p = 0.0028) when measured 21 years later.

[116]

12

p < 0.05

After a 3-month aerobic exercise program, previously sedentary adult postmenopausal women on hormone replacement therapy had significantly increased arterial compliance (indistinguishable from premenopausal women).

[117]

45

p < 0.05

Carotid arterial compliance is higher in those adults who perform aerobic exercise (swimming, running) when compared to sedentary controls.

[118]

538

p < 0.05

Less time spent in light physical activity is associated with increased carotid femoral pulse wave velocity in older adult men and women.