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The coronary circulation in exercise training.

M Harold Laughlin1, Douglas K Bowles, Dirk J Duncker

  • 1Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, 65211, USA. laughlinm@missouri.edu

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Exercise training (EX) enhances coronary transport capacity by improving blood flow distribution and increasing endothelium-dependent vasodilation. These adaptations in the coronary vasculature contribute to cardiovascular health, though direct effects on atherosclerotic lesion regression remain unclear.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Exercise Science
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Exercise training (EX) is known to induce significant adaptations in the coronary circulation.
  • These adaptations involve structural and functional changes in coronary arteries and microcirculation.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for comprehending the cardiovascular benefits of exercise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the effects of exercise training on coronary transport capacity and vascular function.
  • To investigate the mechanisms underlying exercise-induced adaptations in the coronary vasculature.
  • To evaluate the impact of exercise on coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerotic lesion progression.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of adaptations in coronary microcirculation, including arteriolar diameter, density, and capillary exchange capacity.
  • Assessment of vasomotor reactivity in conduit and resistance coronary arteries.
  • Examination of endothelial function, nitric oxide bioavailability, and adrenergic receptor responsiveness.
  • Review of evidence regarding exercise effects on coronary collateral growth and atherosclerotic lesion development in humans and animal models.

Main Results:

  • Exercise training increases coronary transport capacity via enhanced arteriolar function and capillary exchange.
  • Improved blood flow distribution and augmented endothelium-dependent vasodilation are key outcomes.
  • Exercise blunts alpha-adrenergic responsiveness but maintains adrenergic tone in the microcirculation.
  • While exercise improves vascular function in CAD, evidence for direct reversal or slowing of atherosclerotic lesion progression is inconclusive.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise training confers substantial benefits to the coronary vasculature, improving transport capacity and vasoreactivity.
  • Enhanced nitric oxide bioavailability and reduced oxidant stress contribute to improved endothelial function.
  • The primary benefits of exercise in CAD may stem from improved vascular function rather than direct effects on atherosclerotic plaques.