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Martin Halle's avatar

There is a lot of clinical evidence for this. I propose that it is the product of (turbulence x pressure) x cholesterol levels = plaque formation.

Therefore hypertension is a problem, also leading to plaques in endurance athletes (because of higher turbulence and blood pressure during exercise training).

Martin Halle from Munich, Germany

Paul D. Thompson, MD's avatar

Thank you for the comment, Professor Halle. I enjoyed your lecture at Am C of Sports Med. I agree there is support for this, but is there a reference where it has been stated and defended? I am always cautious until others have supported the idea as well. I am glad you liked it. Paul

Bob Axtell's avatar

I remember the analogy of the river from a NEACSM meeting in Providence some years ago and I share with my students. Now I have some more details to add to my lecture. Much appreciated