Why the study?
Does high-intensity training affect the risk and characteristics of coronary artery disease in male athletes?
Population
Male athletes, particularly middle-aged sportsmen and endurance athletes engaging in high-intensity training
Design
Review
Key result
High-intensity training in male athletes is associated with increased coronary artery calcification, with CAD prevalence in middle-aged sportsmen varying from 13.7% to 71%.
Authors
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High-intensity endurance training links to higher yet stable CAC in athletes; leaves open optimal screening and risk stratification.
Does high-intensity training affect the risk and characteristics of coronary artery disease in male athletes?
While endurance athletes have increased coronary artery calcification, the plaques are mostly benign and athletes benefit from improved coronary vasodilatory capacity.
Kampka et al. (2026) conducted a review in Coronary artery disease. High-intensity training was evaluated. High-intensity training in male athletes is associated with increased coronary artery calcification, with CAD prevalence in middle-aged sportsmen varying from 13.7% to 71%.