Vascular Medicine
Association of physical activity with arterial stiffness and pulsatility in a community-based cohort
Introduction: Central arterial stiffness and pressure pulsatility are key measures of arterial health and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Acute physical activity (PA) improves vascular function; however, its relationship with arterial health across varying habitual PA levels remains understudied. Methods: We analyzed Framingham Heart Study (FHS) data (Generation 2: Exam 8, 2005–2008, n = 2999 and Generation 3: Exam 1, 2002–2005, n = 4064). Habitual PA was assessed using a standardized questionnaire. Carotid-femoral p …