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World J Clin Pediatr. Jul 9, 2022; 11(4): 375-384
Published online Jul 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i4.375
Table 2 Arterial thickness
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Title of paper
Aim/purpose
Total sample, n = 273
Sample age
Follow-up time
Sports participation definition
Main results
Quality assessment1
Cayres-Santos et al[29], 2020Sports participation improves metabolic profile in adolescents: ABCD growth studyTo analyze the impact of participation in sports with different CRF demands on changes in metabolic and cardiovascular markers in adolescents184 adolescents (n = 122 engaged in sports and n = 62 not engaged in sports)Between 11-1812 moHigh CRF: Basketball, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Low CRF: Baseball, gymnastics, judo, karate, and kung fuCarotid IMT did not change in both sports with high [0.002 mm (95%CI: -0.018 to 0.023)] and low CRF [-0.001 mm (95%CI: -0.024 to 0.023)]. Femoral IMT did not change in both sports with high [0.013 mm (95%CI: -0.010 to 0.037)] and low CRF [-0.004 mm (95%CI: -0.024 to 0.033)]8
Cayres et al[30], 2018Sport-based physical activity recommendations and modifications in C-reactive protein and arterial thicknessWe analyzed the effects of 1 yr of engagement in ≥ 300 min/wk of organized sports on inflammatory levels and vascular structure in adolescents89 adolescents (n = 15 Sport practice and n = 74 non-sport practice)Between 11-1412 moSoccer, swimming, and others not shownCarotid IMT did not change in the sports participation group [0.006 mm (95%CI: -0.013 to 0.024)], but Femoral IMT did [-0.043 mm (95%CI: -0.081 to -0.006)]8