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  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Exercise Science
  • Inflammation Biology

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  • Sedentary lifestyles increase chronic disease and mortality risk.
  • Low-grade inflammation is a key factor in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis.
  • Physical activity shows an inverse relationship with mortality risk, but its precise cardiovascular benefits require further study.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of various physical activity types and intensities on vascular inflammation.
  • To examine the effects of exercise on thrombogenesis and cardiovascular risk.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on physical activity's role in cardiovascular health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on physical activity, inflammation, and thrombosis.
  • Analysis of the physiological responses to different exercise intensities and modes.
  • Synthesis of evidence regarding exercise's effects on inflammatory markers and coagulation/fibrinolysis.

Main Results:

  • Heavy exercise can acutely increase prothrombotic factors (IL-6, CRP), potentially triggering a prothrombotic state.
  • Regular physical activity and structured exercise programs reduce inflammation, enhance antioxidant capacity, and promote fibrinolysis, offering protection.
  • Low-load resistance exercise also benefits thrombogenesis by reducing inflammation and improving fibrinolysis.

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity plays a crucial role in mitigating cardiovascular risk through anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic effects.
  • Different exercise modalities and intensities have distinct impacts on vascular inflammation and thrombogenesis.
  • Regular exercise is protective against cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.