The detrimental effects of live firefighting on arterial function in firefighters

Background: Aging is associated with increased arterial stiffness and wave reflection, which is predictive of all-cause cardiovascular (CV) mortality (1-3). Firefighters have the highest cardiovascular mortality of any occupational group (4). High levels of heat stress, physical exertion, and elevated arterial stiffness (5) during/following firefighting provide a susceptible milieu for CV events.

Source: Artery Research - November 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alexander Rosenberg, Kanokwan Bunsawat, Tommy Wee, Tracy Baynard, Gavin Horn, Denise Smith, Bo Fernhall Source Type: research