scholarly journals Sex Influence on Cardiovascular Autonomic Modulation and on Cardiac and Renal Oxidative Stress: Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training

Author(s):  
Guilherme Lemos Shimojo ◽  
Filipe Stoyell-Conti ◽  
Danielle Dias ◽  
Catarina Barboza ◽  
Michelle Sartori ◽  
...  

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the difference between sexes after 8 weeks of aerobic exercise training on cardiovascular autonomic modulation and oxidative stress. Wistar rats were distributed into (n = 8/group): sedentary male (SM), trained male (TM), sedentary female (SF) and trained female (TF). Arterial pressure (AP) signals were directly recorded. Cardiovascular autonomic modulation was evaluated by spectral analysis. Aerobic exercise training was performed on treadmill (5 days/wk; 8 wks). Oxidative stress was evaluated on cardiac and renal tissues. Both trained groups presented bradycardia. Exercise training increased heart rate variability (VAR-PI) and decreased cardiac sympathovagal balance in both sexes. Although, no differences observed in AP, the female groups showed a lower vascular sympathetic modulation than the male groups. There was a positive correlation between vascular sympathetic modulation and renal membrane lipid peroxidation (LPO) (r = 0.6, p < 0.01). LPO in cardiac tissue was reduced in the TM, SF and TF groups when compared to the SM group and it was correlated with cardiac sympathetic modulation (r = 0.6, p < 0.01). Only the TF group presented AP variability and renal LPO decreased and cardiac glutathione redox balance (GSH/GSSG) improved when compared to the other groups. Moreover, the trained females showed greater improvement on VAR-PI (~ 1.8 times), on cardiac and renal antioxidant capacity (TRAP: ~2,1 and ~ 1.5 times, respectively), and on cardiac GSSG (~ 2.8 times) than the trained males. In conclusion, female rats showed additional aerobic exercise training induced-cardiovascular autonomic modulation and target organs oxidative stress profile improvement than male rats.

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 699-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Delwing-de Lima ◽  
Ariene Sampaio Souza Farias Ulbricht ◽  
Carla Werlang-Coelho ◽  
Débora Delwing-Dal Magro ◽  
Victor Hugo Antonio Joaquim ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesar Cavinato Cal Abad ◽  
Ademir Manuel do Nascimento ◽  
Leandro Eziquiel dos Santos ◽  
Diego Figueroa ◽  
Pamella Ramona ◽  
...  

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Patrick S. Tucker ◽  
Kelsey H. Fisher-Wellman ◽  
Heather K. Bell ◽  
Brian K. Schilling ◽  
Richard J. Bloomer

2015 ◽  
Vol 402 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 193-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Henrique Soares de Andrade ◽  
Wilson Max Almeida Monteiro de Moraes ◽  
Eduardo Hiroshi Matsuo Junior ◽  
Elizabeth de Orleans Carvalho de Moura ◽  
Hanna Karen Moreira Antunes ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Lopes ◽  
J Mesquita-Bastos ◽  
M Teixeira ◽  
D Figueiredo ◽  
J Oliveira ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Resistant hypertension is a major challenge of modern cardiovascular medicine, as it is a puzzling problem without a clear solution. Exercise training clearly reduces blood pressure (BP) and oxidative stress in patients with hypertension, however evidence is limited regarding resistant hypertension. Purpose To determine the effect of an aerobic exercise training program in BP, angiotensin II and oxidative stress in patients with resistant hypertension. Methods EnRicH is a prospective, two-center, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial with a parallel two-arm group. Sixty patients with resistant hypertension were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to undergo a 12-week aerobic exercise training program (exercise) or usual care (control). The powered primary efficacy measure was 24-hour ambulatory systolic BP change from baseline. Secondary outcome measures included daytime and nighttime ambulatory BP, office BP, cardiorespiratory fitness, and oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers: Interferon-gamma (IFN-y), Angiotensin II, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Results Fifty-three patients (exercise n=26, control n=27) completed the study. Patients were mainly women (54.7%), with an office BP of 140.7±15.9/84.2±9.4 mm Hg and taking an average of 4.6 antihypertensive medications (median, 5; range, 3 to 7). At baseline, no differences were found between groups for the study outcomes and patient characteristics. Ambulatory systolic BP was reduced −7.1 mm Hg (95% CI, −12.8 to −1.4; P=0.015) in the exercise group (127.4±12.2 to 121.2±12.2, p=0.007) compared to control group (126.1±17.2 to 126.9±15.2, p=514) over 24-hour. In addition, 24-hour ambulatory diastolic BP (−5.1 mm Hg, −7.9 to −2.3, P=0.001), daytime ambulatory systolic (−8.4 mm Hg, −14.3 to −2.5, P=0.006), and diastolic BP (−5.7 mm Hg, −9.0 to −2.4, P=0.001) were also reduced in the exercise group compared to the control group. There were no differences in the change of nighttime ambulatory BP between groups. Cardiorespiratory fitness improved in the exercise group by 14% (4.7 ml.kg-1.min-1, P&lt;0.001), while it remained unchanged in the control group (−0.37 ml.kg-1.min-1, P=0.442). A significant between-group difference in favor of exercise group was found for IFN-y (−4.3 pg/mL, 95% CI: −7.1 to −1.5; P=0.003), Angiotensin II (−157.0 pg/mL, 95% CI: −288.1 to −25.9; P=0.020), VEGF (10.53 pg/mL, 95% CI: 0.60 to 22.54; P=0.035), and SOD (0.35 pg/mL, 95% CI: 0.10 to 0.58; P=0.009). Conclusions A 12-week moderate intensity aerobic exercise program reduced ambulatory BP, angiotensin II and oxidative stress in patients with resistant hypertension. The antihypertensive effects of exercise in patients with resistant hypertension may be mediated by positive changes in oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): European Union through European Regional Development Fund – Operational Competitiveness Factors Program (COMPETE)Portuguese Government through FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology


Author(s):  
Maycon Jr Ferreira ◽  
Rodrigo D. Esposti ◽  
Aline O. Jarrete ◽  
Carlos H. G. Sponton ◽  
Angelina Zanesco

Background: Sex differences in blood pressure (BP) exist during all reproductive life between women and men whereas a sharper increase in BP occurs after menopause which is associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. This study examined cardiovascular and biochemical parameters in perimenopausal women (PW) aiming to investigate the influence of sex on a) office BP and for 24 hours; b) cardiac autonomic modulation; c) redox state by measuring MDA, SOD, and catalase; d) NOx- concentration. In addition, aerobic exercise training (AET) was applied for detecting changes in cardiovascular responsiveness during the menopausal transition. Methods: Thirty-one participants were enrolled, healthy PW and age-matched men. Cardiovascular and biochemical biomarkers were evaluated at baseline and after AET (8 weeks of exercise on a treadmill, three sessions/week, duration of 30-40 minutes). Results: At rest, PW presented: a) a lower diastolic BP during daytime; b) a lower absolute and normalized LF component as well as a higher HF normalized component; d) no sex differences for redox biomarkers and NOx- concentration. After AET, only PW was responsive in lowering systolic BP that was accompanied by an increase in NOx- concentration and SOD activity. Regarding HRV, both groups were responsive to the AET. Conclusions: During the menopausal transition, systolic BP was similar to men whereas cardiac autonomic modulation remained unaltered showing the influence of sex steroids on BP. In Addition, AET was fundamental during the menopause transition by preventing an elevation in BP, minimizing the effects of aging associated with estrogen deficiency on women's cardiovascular health.


2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 1244-1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
TONGJIAN YOU ◽  
BETH L. DISANZO ◽  
NICOLE C. ARSENIS

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