It is increasingly recognized that obesity is a risk factor for microvascular disease, involving
both structural and functional changes in the microvasculature. This review aims to describe …

Obesity and its comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders
are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Metabolic diseases cause …

Objectives—The first objective of this study was to demonstrate differences within
endothelial-dependent and endothelial-independent vasoreactivity in macro-and …

Background Opinions differ over the exercise modalities that best limit cardiovascular risk
(CVR) resulting from visceral obesity in individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS). As little …

Obesity dramatically increases the risk of development of cardiovascular and metabolic
diseases. Endothelial dysfunction induced by obesity is an important risk factor that impairs …

Aims/hypothesis In type 2 diabetes, in contrast to the well-documented endothelial
dysfunction, studies assessing vascular smooth muscle (VSM) function have yielded …

The vascular system plays a central role in the transport of cells, oxygen and nutrients
between different regions of the body, depending on the needs, as well as of metabolic …

The regular practice of physical activity is a well-recommended strategy for the prevention
and treatment of several cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Physical exercise prevents …

Functional integrity of endothelial cells is an indicator and a prerequisite for vascular health
and counteracts the development of atherosclerosis. This concept of 'endothelial …

Abstract Background and Objective Controversy exists as to whether aerobic exercise
training decreases arterial stiffness in obese subjects. The aim of this study was to …