Carotid artery reactivity during sympathetic activation following acute resistance exercise

Abstract

Objective

Acute resistance exercise has been shown to reduce brachial endothelial function. Whether there are concomitant reductions in carotid endothelial function remains unexplored.

Methods

Cold pressor test–mediated vasodilation of the carotid artery was used to assess carotid endothelial function in 15 young and healthy participants (age 26 ± 1 years, body mass index 24 ± 1 kg/m²) after acute resistance exercise or an inactive time control condition.

Results

Acute resistance exercise had no effect on the cold pressor test–mediated vasodilation compared to time control (5.8 ± 0.8 vs 6.2 ± 0.9% dilation, p > 0.05).

Interpretation

Carotid endothelial function may not be compromised following acute resistance exercise in young healthy adults.

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