Examining enlargement of the aorta among older endurance athletes

What The Study Did:

Researchers in this observational study evaluated dimensions of the aorta in 442 older competitive runners and rowers (ages 50 to 75) to examine the association between long-term endurance exercise and enlargement of the artery.

Authors:

Aaron L. Baggish, M.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author.

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