Open AccessTraining Enhances Vascular Relaxation after Chemotherapy-Induced Vasoconstriction
Author(s) -
Reid Hayward,
Ratree Ruangthai,
Carole M. Schneider,
Richard M. Hyslop,
Robert Strange,
Kim C. Westerlind
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/01.mss.0000117130.91142.38
Subject(s) - vasoconstriction , enos , vasodilation , sed , medicine , nitric oxide , endocrinology , endothelium , chemistry , nitric oxide synthase , cardiology
Although evidence is accumulating that suggests regular moderate physical activity improves physiological and psychological well-being of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, the mechanisms involved remain unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if exercise training improves endothelium-dependent vasodilation after exposure to the chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorouracil (5-FU).