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Sex-Specific Impacts of Exercise on Cardiovascular Remodeling

Rifat A Islam1, Siri Sham S Khalsa2, Arpita K Vyas2

  • 1Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|September 10, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Exercise impacts cardiovascular remodeling differently in males and females. This review compares sex-specific adaptations to exercise, highlighting variations in cardiovascular function and remodeling in response to different training.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Exercise Science
  • Sex Differences in Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of death globally.
  • Biological sex significantly influences cardiovascular physiology and remodeling.
  • Exercise training induces beneficial cardiovascular adaptations, but these effects can differ between sexes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare and contrast sex-specific manifestations of exercise-induced cardiovascular remodeling and functional adaptation.
  • To review sex disparities in cardiovascular function.
  • To examine the influence of biological sex on exercise-induced cardiovascular remodeling and adaptation to various exercise parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of animal and human studies.
  • Analysis of sex-specific cardiovascular responses to exercise.
  • Evaluation of different exercise types, intensities, and durations.

Main Results:

  • Biological sex is a critical determinant of cardiovascular remodeling and functional adaptation.
  • Exercise-induced cardiovascular changes exhibit significant sex-specific differences.
  • Existing research highlights knowledge gaps in understanding these sex differences.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding sex-specific responses to exercise is crucial for optimizing cardiovascular health strategies.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms behind sex differences in exercise-induced cardiovascular adaptations.
  • Tailoring exercise interventions based on sex may enhance cardiovascular benefits and disease prevention.

Keywords:
cardiac remodelingexerciseexercise-induced cardiovascular remodeling (EICR)sex differencesvascular remodeling

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