Exercise to protect the aorta and improve heart health

The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body. This artery originates from the left ventricle of the heart and extends to the abdomen, then branches into smaller branches, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

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The aorta has parts such as ascending aorta, aortic arch and descending aorta, including thoracic and abdominal parts. The wall of the aorta has three layers: inner, middle and outer layers.

A healthy aorta helps blood flow efficiently. When the structure or function of the aorta is compromised, serious health problems can occur. For example, an aortic aneurysm, a condition in which the artery expands or bulges, can rupture and cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Similarly, an aortic dissection, which occurs when the inner layer tears, can have serious consequences.

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Smart exercise, which is exercise that is tailored to an individual's health status and risk factors, can help protect the aorta effectively.

Regular exercise has many benefits for cardiovascular health, from improving blood pressure, blood lipids to heart function. For the aorta, exercise increases blood vessel elasticity and reduces arterial stiffness. Aerobic exercises such as walking, swimming or cycling are particularly effective in softening the aorta, especially in obese older adults.

In addition, exercise can help control risk factors associated with aortic disease. For example, regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight and stable blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm.

However, not all forms of exercise are beneficial. High-intensity, continuous endurance activities over a long period of time can lead to dilation of the aorta. A study by Massachusetts General Hospital (USA) found that about 20-25% of long-term endurance athletes have aortas that exceed the normal size. This is evidence that overtraining can affect the aorta, according to Healthline.

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