In 142 paediatric sport athletes followed up for one year, increased cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with heart enlargement, arterial stiffness, carotid thickness and increased central systolic blood pressure. (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

In 142 paediatric sport athletes followed up for one year, increased cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with heart enlargement, arterial stiffness, carotid thickness and increased central systolic blood pressure.

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In 142 paediatric sport athletes followed up for one year, increased cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with heart enlargement, arterial stiffness, carotid thickness and increased central systolic blood pressure. Image: AJP Heart-Circulatory Physiology Graphic Abstract

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