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Timon R, Martinez-Guardado I, Brocherie F. Effects of Intermittent Normobaric Hypoxia on Health-Related Outcomes in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2023; 9:19. [PMID: 36843041 PMCID: PMC9968673 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-023-00560-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aging is a degenerative process that is associated with an increased risk of diseases. Intermittent hypoxia has been investigated in reference to performance and health-related functions enhancement. This systematic review aimed to summarize the effect of either passive or active intermittent normobaric hypoxic interventions compared with normoxia on health-related outcomes in healthy older adults. METHODS Relevant studies were searched from PubMed and Web of Science databases in accordance with PRISMA guidelines (since their inceptions up until August 9, 2022) using the following inclusion criteria: (1) randomized controlled trials, clinical trials and pilot studies; (2) Studies involving humans aged > 50 years old and without any chronic diseases diagnosed; (3) interventions based on in vivo intermittent systemic normobaric hypoxia exposure; (4) articles focusing on the analysis of health-related outcomes (body composition, metabolic, bone, cardiovascular, functional fitness or quality of life). Cochrane Collaboration recommendations were used to assess the risk of bias. RESULTS From 509 articles initially found, 17 studies were included. All interventions were performed in moderate normobaric hypoxia, with three studies using passive exposure, and the others combining intermittent hypoxia with training protocols (i.e., using resistance-, whole body vibration- or aerobic-based exercise). CONCLUSIONS Computed results indicate a limited effect of passive/active intermittent hypoxia (ranging 4-24 weeks, 2-4 days/week, 16-120 min/session, 13-16% of fraction of inspired oxygen or 75-85% of peripheral oxygen saturation) compared to similar intervention in normoxia on body composition, functional fitness, cardiovascular and bone health in healthy older (50-75 years old) adults. Only in specific settings (i.e., intermediate- or long-term interventions with high intensity/volume training sessions repeated at least 3 days per week), may intermittent hypoxia elicit beneficial effects. Further research is needed to determine the dose-response of passive/active intermittent hypoxia in the elderly. TRIAL REGISTRATION SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO 2022 CRD42022338648.
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- Rafael Timon
- Sport Sciences Faculty, Universidad de Extremadura, Av/ Universidad s/n, 10004, Cáceres, Spain.
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- grid.464701.00000 0001 0674 2310BRABE Group. Faculty of Life and Nature Sciences, Universidad de Nebrija, Madrid, Spain
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- grid.418501.90000 0001 2163 2398Laboratory Sport, Expertise and Performance (EA 7370), French Institute of Sport (INSEP), Paris, France
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Behrendt T, Altorjay AC, Bielitzki R, Behrens M, Glazachev OS, Schega L. Influence of acute and chronic intermittent hypoxic-hyperoxic exposure prior to aerobic exercise on cardiovascular risk factors in geriatric patients-a randomized controlled trial. Front Physiol 2022; 13:1043536. [PMID: 36388103 PMCID: PMC9650443 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1043536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 04/08/2024] Open
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Background: Intermittent hypoxic-hyperoxic exposure (IHHE) and aerobic training have been proposed as non-pharmacological interventions to reduce age-related risk factors. However, no study has yet examined the effects of IHHE before aerobic exercise on cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the acute and chronic effects of IHHE prior to aerobic cycling exercise on blood lipid and lipoprotein concentrations as well as blood pressure in geriatric patients. Methods: In a randomized, controlled, and single-blinded trial, thirty geriatric patients (72-94 years) were assigned to two groups: intervention (IG; n = 16) and sham control group (CG; n = 14). Both groups completed 6 weeks of aerobic cycling training, 3 times a week for 20 min per day. The IG and CG were additionally exposed to IHHE or sham IHHE (i.e., normoxia) for 30 min prior to aerobic cycling. Blood samples were taken on three occasions: immediately before the first, ∼10 min after the first, and immediately before the last session. Blood samples were analyzed for total (tCh), high-density (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglyceride (Tgl) serum concentration. Resting systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was assessed within 1 week before, during (i.e., at week two and four), and after the interventions. Results: The baseline-adjusted ANCOVA revealed a higher LDL-C concentration in the IG compared to the CG after the first intervention session (ηp 2 = 0.12). For tCh, HDL-C, Tgl, and tCh/HDL-C ratio there were no differences in acute changes between the IG and the CG (ηp 2 ≤ 0.01). With regard to the chronic effects on lipids and lipoproteins, data analysis indicated no differences between groups (ηp 2 ≤ 0.03). The repeated measures ANOVA revealed an interaction effect for SBP (ηp 2 = 0.06) but not for DBP (ηp 2 ≤ 0.01). Within-group post-hoc analysis for the IG indicated a reduction in SBP at post-test (d = 0.05). Conclusion: Applying IHHE prior to aerobic cycling seems to be effective to reduce SBP in geriatric patients after 6 weeks of training. The present study suggests that IHHE prior to aerobic cycling can influence the acute exercise-related responses in LDL-C concentration but did not induce chronic changes in basal lipid or lipoprotein concentrations.
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- Tom Behrendt
- Department for Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology and Angiology, University Hospital Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department for Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department for Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medicine Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Departement Human Physiology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department for Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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Behrendt T, Bielitzki R, Behrens M, Herold F, Schega L. Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia on Performance- and Health-Related Outcomes in Humans: A Systematic Review. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2022; 8:70. [PMID: 35639211 PMCID: PMC9156652 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-022-00450-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intermittent hypoxia applied at rest or in combination with exercise promotes multiple beneficial adaptations with regard to performance and health in humans. It was hypothesized that replacing normoxia by moderate hyperoxia can increase the adaptive response to the intermittent hypoxic stimulus. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to systematically review the current state of the literature on the effects of chronic intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia (IHH) on performance- and health-related outcomes in humans. METHODS PubMed, Web of Science™, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were searched in accordance with PRISMA guidelines (January 2000 to September 2021) using the following inclusion criteria: (1) original research articles involving humans, (2) investigation of the chronic effect of IHH, (3) inclusion of a control group being not exposed to IHH, and (4) articles published in peer-reviewed journals written in English. RESULTS Of 1085 articles initially found, eight studies were included. IHH was solely performed at rest in different populations including geriatric patients (n = 1), older patients with cardiovascular (n = 3) and metabolic disease (n = 2) or cognitive impairment (n = 1), and young athletes with overtraining syndrome (n = 1). The included studies confirmed the beneficial effects of chronic exposure to IHH, showing improvements in exercise tolerance, peak oxygen uptake, and global cognitive functions, as well as lowered blood glucose levels. A trend was discernible that chronic exposure to IHH can trigger a reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The evidence of whether IHH exerts beneficial effects on blood lipid levels and haematological parameters is currently inconclusive. A meta-analysis was not possible because the reviewed studies had a considerable heterogeneity concerning the investigated populations and outcome parameters. CONCLUSION Based on the published literature, it can be suggested that chronic exposure to IHH might be a promising non-pharmacological intervention strategy for improving peak oxygen consumption, exercise tolerance, and cognitive performance as well as reducing blood glucose levels, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure in older patients with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases or cognitive impairment. However, further randomized controlled trials with adequate sample sizes are needed to confirm and extend the evidence. This systematic review was registered on the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO-ID: CRD42021281248) ( https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/ ).
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- Tom Behrendt
- Department of Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Universitätsplatz 2, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Universitätsplatz 2, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Universitätsplatz 2, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057 Rostock, Germany
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- Research Group Degenerative and Chronic Disease, Movement, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Universitätsplatz 2, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany
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Behrendt T, Bielitzki R, Behrens M, Glazachev OS, Schega L. Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Exposure Prior to Aerobic Cycling Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Performance in Geriatric Patients—A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Physiol 2022; 13:899096. [PMID: 35694402 PMCID: PMC9178199 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.899096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background: It was recently shown that intermittent hypoxic-hyperoxic exposure (IHHE) applied prior to a multimodal training program promoted additional improvements in cognitive and physical performance in geriatric patients compared to physical training only. However, there is a gap in the literature to which extent the addition of IHHE can enhance the effects of an aerobic training. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of IHHE applied prior to aerobic cycling exercise on cognitive and physical performance in geriatric patients. Methods: In a randomized, two-armed, controlled, and single-blinded trial, 25 geriatric patients (77–94 years) were assigned to two groups: intervention group (IG) and sham control group (CG). Both groups completed 6 weeks of aerobic training using a motorized cycle ergometer, three times a week for 20 min per day. The IG was additionally exposed to intermittent hypoxic and hyperoxic periods for 30 min prior to exercise. The CG followed the similar procedure breathing sham hypoxia and hyperoxia (i.e., normoxia). Within 1 week before and after the interventions, cognitive performance was assessed with the Dementia-Detection Test (DemTect) and the Clock Drawing Test (CDT), while physical performance was measured using the Timed “Up and Go” Test (TUG) and the Short-Physical-Performance-Battery (SPPB). Results: No interaction effect was found with respect to the DemTect (ηp2 = 0.02). An interaction effect with medium effect size (ηp2 = 0.08) was found for CDT performance with a higher change over time for IG (d = 0.57) compared to CG (d = 0.05). The ANCOVA with baseline-adjustment indicated between-group differences with a large and medium effect size at post-test for the TUG (ηp2 = 0.29) and SPPB (ηp2 = 0.06) performance, respectively, in favour of the IG. Within-group post-hoc analysis showed that the TUG performance was worsened in the CG (d = 0.65) and remained unchanged in the IG (d = 0.19). Furthermore, SPPB performance was increased (d = 0.58) in IG, but no relevant change over time was found for CG (d = 0.00). Conclusion: The current study suggests that an additional IHHE prior to aerobic cycling exercise seems to be more effective to increase global cognitive functions as well as physical performance and to preserve functional mobility in geriatric patients in comparison to aerobic exercise alone after a 6-week intervention period.
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- Tom Behrendt
- Department for Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
- *Correspondence: Tom Behrendt,
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- Department for Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department for Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department Human Physiology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department for Sport Science, Chair for Health and Physical Activity, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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Hypoxia and hemorheological properties in older individuals. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 79:101650. [PMID: 35597435 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Hypoxia is caused by insufficient oxygen availability for the organism leading to reduced oxygen delivery to tissues and cells. It has been regarded as a severe threat to human health and it is indeed implicated in pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the development and progression of many diseases. Nevertheless, the potential of controlled hypoxia interventions (i.e. hypoxia conditioning) for improving cardio-vascular health is gaining increased attention. However, blood rheology is often a forgotten factor for vascular health while aging and hypoxia exposure are both suspected to alter hemorheological properties. These changes in blood rheology may influence the benefits-risks balance of hypoxia exposure in older individuals. The benefits of hypoxia exposure for vascular health are mainly reported for healthy populations and the combined impact of aging and hypoxia on blood rheology could therefore be deleterious in older individuals. This review discusses evidence of hypoxia-related and aging-related changes in blood viscosity and its determinants. It draws upon an extensive literature search on the effects of hypoxia/altitude and aging on blood rheology. Aging increases blood viscosity mainly through a rise in plasma viscosity, red blood cell (RBC) aggregation and a decrease in RBC deformability. Hypoxia also causes an increase in RBC aggregation and plasma viscosity. In addition, hypoxia exposure may increase hematocrit and modulate RBC deformability, depending on the hypoxic dose, i.e, beneficial effect of intermittent hypoxia with moderate dose vs deleterious effect of chronic continuous or intermittent hypoxia or if the hypoxic dose is too high. Special attention is directed toward the risks vs. benefits of hemorheological changes during hypoxia exposure in older individuals, and its clinical relevance for vascular disorders.
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Intermittent Hypoxia as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Health Parameters in Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19095339. [PMID: 35564732 PMCID: PMC9103404 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Aging is associated with metabolic alterations, and with a loss of strength, muscle and bone mass. Moderate intermittent hypoxia has been proposed as a new tool to enhance health-related function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of moderate intermittent hypoxia exposures on parameters related to cardiovascular and bone health in older adults. A total of 38 healthy older adults (aged 65-75 years) were divided into two groups: control group (C), and hypoxia group (H) that was subjected to an intermittent hypoxia exposure (at simulated altitude of 2500 m asl) during a 24-week period (3 days/week). Body composition, blood pressure, metabolic parameters (Cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose), C-reactive protein (CRP), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), interleukin 8 (IL-8), interleukin 10 (IL-10), N-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen (PINP) and beta C-terminal telopeptide of collagen bone formation (b-CTX) were analyzed before and after the intervention. A repeated measures analysis of variance was performed to evaluate between-group differences. The results showed that the hypoxia group achieved after the intervention a decrease in fat mass, CRP (pro-inflammatory biomarker) and b-CTX (bone resorption biomarker), as well as an increase in PINP (bone formation biomarker). In conclusion, the intermittent hypoxia might be a useful therapeutic tool to deal with problems associated with aging, such as the increase in body fat, the loss of bone mass or low-grade inflammation.
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Effects of Active Preconditioning With Local and Systemic Hypoxia on Submaximal Cycling. Int J Sports Physiol Perform 2021; 17:307-312. [PMID: 34686620 DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2021-0046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The authors compared the effects of active preconditioning with local and systemic hypoxia during submaximal cycling. METHODS On separate visits, 14 active participants completed 4 trials. Each visit was composed of 1 preconditioning phase followed, after 40 minutes of rest, by 3 × 6-minute cycling bouts (intensity = 85% of critical power; rest = 6 min). The preconditioning phase consisted of 4 × 5-minute cycling bouts at 1.5 W·kg-1 (rest = 5 min) in 4 conditions: control (no occlusion and normoxia), blood flow restriction (60% of total occlusion), HYP (systemic hypoxia; inspired fraction of oxygen = 13.6%), and blood flow restriction + HYP (local and systemic hypoxia combined). RESULTS During the preconditioning phase, there were main effects of both systemic (all P < .014) and local hypoxia (all P ≤ .001) on heart rate, arterial oxygen saturation, leg discomfort, difficulty of breathing, and blood lactate concentration. Cardiorespiratory variables, gross efficiency, energy cost, and energy expenditure during the last minute of 6-minute cycling bouts did not differ between conditions (all P > .105). CONCLUSION Local and systemic hypoxic stimuli, or a combination of both, during active preconditioning did not improve physiological responses such as cycling efficiency during subsequent submaximal cycling.
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Melnikov VN, Kim LB, Putyatina AN, Krivoschekov SG. Association of Circulating Extracellular Matrix Components with Central Hemodynamics and Arterial Distensibility of Peripheral Arteries. J Vasc Res 2021; 58:370-378. [PMID: 34252903 DOI: 10.1159/000516841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In addition to neuronal and endothelial regulators of vascular tone, the passive mechanical properties of arteries, determined by the molecular structure of extracellular matrices, are the principle modulators of vascular distensibility. Specifically, the association between collagen type IV (Col IV), a constituent of basement membrane, and arterial compliance remains unclear. METHODS In 31 healthy adult men, radial applanation tonometry and pulse wave analysis were used to assess aortic augmentation index (AIx), aortic-to-radial pulse pressure amplification (PPAmpl), and time to reflection wave. RESULTS Plasma Col IV and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) concentrations were correlated with AIx (r = 0.51, p = 0.021 and r = -0.45, p = 0.042, respectively) after adjustment for age and heart rate (HR). Greater matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and TIMP-1 levels were associated with high PPAmpl (r = 0.45 and r = 0.64, respectively) and hence with compliant arteries. Multiple regression analyses revealed that 99% of the variation in PPAmpl was attributable to age, HR, Col IV, TIMP-1, and Col × TIMP-1 interaction (p < 0.001). No relations between tonometric variables and levels of MMP-1, -2, and -3; TIMP-2 and -4; fibronectin; glycosaminoglycans; and hydroxyproline were found. CONCLUSION High circulating Col IV level indexes were associated with stiffer peripheral arteries whereas increased MMP-9 and TIMP-1 concentrations were associated with more compliant ones.
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- Vladimir N Melnikov
- Laboratory of Functional Reserves of an Organism, Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Group of Connective Tissue Biochemistry, Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Group of Connective Tissue Biochemistry, Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Laboratory of Functional Reserves of an Organism, Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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Du X, Girard O, Fan RY, Ma F. Effects of Active and Passive Hypoxic Conditioning for 6 Weeks at Different Altitudes on Blood Lipids, Leptin, and Weight in Rats. High Alt Med Biol 2020; 21:243-248. [PMID: 32486854 DOI: 10.1089/ham.2020.0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Du, Xia, Olivier Girard, Rong yun Fan, and Fuhai Ma. Effects of active and passive hypoxic conditioning for 6 weeks at different altitudes on blood lipids, leptin, and weight in rats. High Alt Med Biol. 21:243-248, 2020. Objective: To compare the effects of 6 weeks of passive and active hypoxia exposure at different altitudes on lipid metabolism, leptin, and weight in rats. Materials and Methods: Eighty 9-week-old male Wistar rats were assigned to either non-exercise or exercise groups. Each group was subdivided into four categories (n = 10) based on hypoxic conditions: 0, 2200, 2200 + 3500, and 3500 m. Rats in the exercise group trained on a treadmill at a speed of 20-22 m/min (0° incline) for 90 minutes, 5 days per week for 6 weeks. Serum lipid and leptin levels and weight were measured following the intervention. Results: Total cholesterol (-8.2% ± 3.5%), low-density lipoproteins (-29.8% ± 8.1%), and triglyceride (TG) levels (-17.2% ± 3.8%) were lower, and high-density lipoproteins (+7.4% ± 4.0%) higher, in exercise versus non-exercise groups (all p < 0.001), independent of condition. TG levels were lower at altitude (-13.0% ± 27.3%, -10.9% ± 24.3%, and -9.2% ± 20.9% at 2200, 2200 + 3500, and 3500 m, respectively) compared to 0 m (p < 0.001). Hypoxic exposure decreased leptin with lower values at 2200 + 3500 m and 3500 m compared to 0 m (p < 0.05). Weight was lower in exercise than non-exercise groups (-8.2% ± 21.0%; p < 0.001), and at altitude (-2.7% ± 2.6%, -5.5% ± 3.7%, and -5.7% ± 2.7% at 2200, 2200 + 3500, and 3500 m, respectively) compared to 0 m. Conclusion: Regular aerobic exercise led to more favorable responses for lipid metabolism and weight control than the oxygenation conditions the animals are in.
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- Xia Du
- Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau, Qinghai Institute of Sports Science, Xi Ning, China.,China National Sports Bureau, Key Lab of Plateau Training in China General Administration of Sport, Xi Ning, China.,Qinghai Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Excellent Key Lab of Plateau Physical Education in Qinghai Province, Xi Ning, China
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- School of Human Sciences, Exercise and Sport Science, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau, Qinghai Institute of Sports Science, Xi Ning, China.,China National Sports Bureau, Key Lab of Plateau Training in China General Administration of Sport, Xi Ning, China.,Qinghai Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Excellent Key Lab of Plateau Physical Education in Qinghai Province, Xi Ning, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau, Qinghai Institute of Sports Science, Xi Ning, China.,China National Sports Bureau, Key Lab of Plateau Training in China General Administration of Sport, Xi Ning, China.,Qinghai Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Excellent Key Lab of Plateau Physical Education in Qinghai Province, Xi Ning, China
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Effects of an Acute Pilates Program under Hypoxic Conditions on Vascular Endothelial Function in Pilates Participants: A Randomized Crossover Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17072584. [PMID: 32283854 PMCID: PMC7178013 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17072584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This study aimed to compare the effects of an acute Pilates program under hypoxic vs. normoxic conditions on the metabolic, cardiac, and vascular functions of the participants. Ten healthy female Pilates experts completed a 50-min tubing Pilates program under normoxic conditions (N trial) and under 3000 m (inspired oxygen fraction = 14.5%) hypobaric hypoxia conditions (H trial) after a 30-min exposure in the respective environments on different days. Blood pressure, branchial ankle pulse wave velocity, and flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in the branchial artery were measured before and after the exercise. Metabolic parameters and cardiac function were assessed every minute during the exercise. Both trials showed a significant increase in FMD; however, the increase in FMD was significantly higher after the H trial than that after the N trial. Furthermore, FMD before exercise was significantly higher in the H trial than in the N trial. In terms of metabolic parameters, minute ventilation, carbon dioxide excretion, respiratory exchange ratio, and carbohydrate oxidation were significantly higher but fat oxidation was lower during the H trial than during the N trial. In terms of cardiac function, heart rate was significantly increased during the H trial than during the N trial. Our results suggested that, compared to that under normoxic conditions, Pilates exercise under hypoxic conditions led to greater metabolic and cardiac responses and also elicited an additive effect on vascular endothelial function.
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training in Hypoxia and Normoxia in Healthy Male Volunteers: A Pilot Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:7315714. [PMID: 31662994 PMCID: PMC6778879 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7315714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Aims The study investigated the effect of high-intensity interval training in hypoxia and normoxia on serum concentrations of proangiogenic factors, nitric oxide, and inflammatory responses in healthy male volunteers. Methods Twelve physically active male subjects completed a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in normoxia (NorTr) and in normobaric hypoxia (HypTr) (FiO2 = 15.2%). The effects of HIIT in hypoxia and normoxia on maximal oxygen uptake, hypoxia-inducible factor-1-alpha, vascular endothelial growth factor, nitric oxide, and cytokines were analyzed. Results HIIT in hypoxia significantly increases maximal oxygen uptake (p=0.01) levels compared to pretraining levels. Serum hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (p=0.01) and nitric oxide levels (p=0.05), vascular endothelial growth factor (p=0.04), and transforming growth factor-β (p=0.01) levels were increased in response to exercise test after hypoxic training. There was no effect of training conditions for serum baseline angiogenic factors and cytokines (p > 0.05) with higher HIF-1α and NO levels after hypoxic training compared to normoxic training (F = 9.1; p < 0.01 and F = 5.7; p < 0.05, respectively). Conclusions High-intensity interval training in hypoxia seems to induce beneficial adaptations to exercise mediated via a significant increase in the serum concentrations of proangiogenic factors and serum nitric oxide levels compared to the same training regimen in normoxia.
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Effect of Intermittent Hypoxia Training for Dizziness: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 28:540-543. [PMID: 29584516 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the effect of intermittent hypoxia training (IHT) for dizziness. DESIGN A single-blind, randomized controlled trial. All participants were recruited from a rehabilitation department in an acute university-affiliated hospital. INTERVENTION Participants with dizziness were randomly assigned to 2 groups (IHT group and control group). The Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, and Vertigo Visual Analog Scale were conducted at baseline, end of the fourth week. RESULTS Among 52 subjects, there were18 males and 34 females, ages 35 to 62 years old (mean [SD] = 46.9 [7.93]). Time length since onset ranged from 12 to 34 months (20.2 [7.15] mo). Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, Vertigo Visual Analog Scale scores, and attack frequencies of dizziness were improved after IHT intervention in the end of the fourth week. There were significant differences between the IHT group and the control group in the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, Vertigo Visual Analog Scale scores, and attack frequencies of dizziness at the end of the fourth week (P < .05). No adverse events occurred during the study. CONCLUSION IHT could improve dizziness after intervention at the end of the fourth week. IHT could be the effective method for treating dizziness.
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Melnikov VN, Baranov VI, Suvorova IY, Krivoschekov SG. Associations of Del 301-303 alpha2B-adrenoceptor gene polymorphism with central hemodynamic parameters in the northern Russian population. Physiol Genomics 2018; 50:100-101. [PMID: 29212846 PMCID: PMC5867614 DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00071.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The ADRA2B gene 301–303 I/D polymorphism is associated with various cardiovascular phenotypes. However, an association of genotypes with the timing structure of cardiac cycle remains unclear. The central hemodynamic parameters were assessed by pulse wave analysis in 63 residents of the Kola Peninsula (68 N) aged 27–65 yr. The genotypes were determined by PCR. The paired comparisons revealed that II genotype carriers had higher values of augmentation index (P = 0.014), ejection duration (P = 0.045), and lower SEVR (P = 0.035) than DD homozygotes. Multiple regression analysis adjusted for age, body mass index, heart rate, and blood pressure confirmed these results. Further sex stratified analysis showed that the associations existed only in men (n = 33) whereas in women (n = 30) the differences were suggestive (P < 0.1). It is concluded that in a northern Russian population men carrying I allele have stiffer arteries, shorter diastole duration, and impaired coronary perfusion and seem to be at higher risk for cardiovascular diseases than DD carriers.
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- Vladimir N Melnikov
- Scientific Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine , Novosibirsk , Russia
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- Scientific Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine , Novosibirsk , Russia
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- Scientific Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine , Novosibirsk , Russia
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- Scientific Research Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine , Novosibirsk , Russia
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Melnikov VN, Divert VE, Komlyagina TG, Consedine NS, Krivoschekov SG. Baseline values of cardiovascular and respiratory parameters predict response to acute hypoxia in young healthy men. Physiol Res 2017; 66:467-479. [PMID: 28248531 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.933328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The majority of the available works have studied distinct hypoxic responses of respiratory and cardiovascular systems. This study examines how these systems interact while responding to hypoxia and whether baseline metrics moderate reactions to a hypoxic challenge. Central hemodynamic, aortic wave reflection, and gas exchange parameters were measured in 27 trained young men before and after 10-min normobaric isocapnic hypoxia (10 % O2). Associations were assessed by correlation and multiple regression analyses. Hypoxic changes in the parameters of pulse wave analysis such as augmentation index (-114 %, p=0.007), pulse pressure amplification (+6 %, p=0.020), time to aortic reflection wave (+21 %, p<0.001) report on the increase in arterial distensibility. Specifically, initially compliant arteries blunt the positive cardiac chronotropic response to hypoxia and facilitate the myocardial workload. The degree of blood oxygen desaturation is directly correlated with both baseline values and hypoxic responses of aortic and peripheral blood pressures. The hypoxia-induced gain in ventilation (VE), while controlling for basal VE and heart rate (HR), is inversely associated with deltaHR and deltasystolic blood pressure. The study suggests that cardiovascular and respiratory systems mutually supplement each other when responding to hypoxic challenge.
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- V N Melnikov
- Institute of Physiology and Basic Medicine, Novosibirsk, Russia.
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Stickland MK, Fuhr DP, Edgell H, Byers BW, Bhutani M, Wong EYL, Steinback CD. Chemosensitivity, Cardiovascular Risk, and the Ventilatory Response to Exercise in COPD. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0158341. [PMID: 27355356 PMCID: PMC4927073 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED COPD is associated with elevated cardiovascular risk and a potentiated ventilatory response to exercise. Enhanced carotid chemoreceptor (CC) activity/sensitivity is present in other clinical conditions, has been shown to contribute to sympathetic vasoconstrictor outflow, and is predictive of mortality. CC activity/sensitivity, and the resulting functional significance, has not been well examined in COPD. We hypothesized that CC activity/sensitivity would be elevated in COPD, and related to increased pulse wave velocity (a marker of CV risk) and the ventilatory response to exercise. METHODS 30 COPD patients and 10 healthy age-matched controls were examined. Participants performed baseline cardiopulmonary exercise and pulmonary function testing. CC activity was later evaluated by the drop in ventilation with breathing 100% O2, and CC sensitivity was then assessed by the ventilatory response to hypoxia (ΔVE/ΔSpO2). Peripheral arterial stiffness was subsequently evaluated by measurement of pulse wave velocity (PWV) using applanation tonometry while the subjects were breathing room air, and then following chemoreceptor inhibition by breathing 100% O2 for 2 minutes. RESULTS CC activity, CC sensitivity, PWV and the ventilatory response to exercise were all increased in COPD relative to controls. CC sensitivity was related to PWV; however, neither CC activity nor CC sensitivity was related to the ventilatory response to exercise in COPD. CC inhibition by breathing 100% O2 normalized PWV in COPD, while no effect was observed in controls. CONCLUSION CC activity and sensitivity are elevated in COPD, and appear related to cardiovascular risk; however, CC activity/sensitivity does not contribute to the potentiated ventilatory response to exercise.
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- Michael K. Stickland
- Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- G.F. MacDonald Centre for Lung Health, Covenant Health, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Millet GP, Debevec T, Brocherie F, Malatesta D, Girard O. Therapeutic Use of Exercising in Hypoxia: Promises and Limitations. Front Physiol 2016; 7:224. [PMID: 27375500 PMCID: PMC4902009 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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- Gregoire P. Millet
- Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne (ISSUL)Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Automation, Biocybernetics and Robotics, Jožef Stefan InstituteLjubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne (ISSUL)Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne (ISSUL)Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne (ISSUL)Lausanne, Switzerland
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A simplified measurement of pulse wave velocity is not inferior to standard measurement in young adults and children. Blood Press Monit 2016; 21:192-5. [PMID: 26905286 DOI: 10.1097/mbp.0000000000000183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The standard measurement of pulse wave velocity (PWV) is restricted by the need for simultaneous tonometry measurements requiring two technicians and expensive equipment, limiting this technique to well-resourced settings. In this preliminary study, we compared a simplified method of pulse wave detection from the finger and toe to pulse wave detection from the carotid and radial arteries using applanation tonometry in children and young adults. We hypothesized that the simplified method of PWV measurement would strongly correlate with the standard measurement in different age groups and oxygen conditions. Participants included (a) boys and girls aged 8-12 years and (b) men and women aged 18-40 years. Participants rested supine while carotid and radial artery pulse waves were measured using applanation tonometry and finger and toe pulse waves were simultaneously collected using a Finometer Midi and a piezo-electric pulse transducer, respectively. These measurements were repeated under hypoxic conditions. Finger-toe PWV measurements were strongly correlated to carotid-radial PWV in adults (R=0.58; P=0.011), but not in children (R=0.056; P=0.610). Finger-toe PWV was sensitive enough to show increases in PWV with age (P<0.0001) and hypoxia in children (P<0.0001) and adults (P=0.003). These results indicate that the simplified measurement of finger-toe PWV strongly correlates with the standard measurement of carotid-radial PWV in adults, but not in children. However, finger-toe PWV can be used in either population to determine changes with hypoxia.
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Bruno RM, Ghiadoni L, Pratali L. Vascular adaptation to extreme conditions: The role of hypoxia. Artery Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2016.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Lefferts WK, Hughes WE, Heffernan KS. Effect of acute nitrate ingestion on central hemodynamic load in hypoxia. Nitric Oxide 2016; 52:49-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2015] [Revised: 11/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Verges S, Chacaroun S, Godin-Ribuot D, Baillieul S. Hypoxic Conditioning as a New Therapeutic Modality. Front Pediatr 2015; 3:58. [PMID: 26157787 PMCID: PMC4476260 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2015.00058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Preconditioning refers to a procedure by which a single noxious stimulus below the threshold of damage is applied to the tissue in order to increase resistance to the same or even different noxious stimuli given above the threshold of damage. Hypoxic preconditioning relies on complex and active defenses that organisms have developed to counter the adverse consequences of oxygen deprivation. The protection it confers against ischemic attack for instance as well as the underlying biological mechanisms have been extensively investigated in animal models. Based on these data, hypoxic conditioning (consisting in recurrent exposure to hypoxia) has been suggested a potential non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention to enhance some physiological functions in individuals in whom acute or chronic pathological events are anticipated or existing. In addition to healthy subjects, some benefits have been reported in patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases as well as in overweight and obese individuals. Hypoxic conditioning consisting in sessions of intermittent exposure to moderate hypoxia repeated over several weeks may induce hematological, vascular, metabolic, and neurological effects. This review addresses the existing evidence regarding the use of hypoxic conditioning as a potential therapeutic modality, and emphasizes on many remaining issues to clarify and future researches to be performed in the field.
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- Samuel Verges
- Laboratoire HP2, Université Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France ; U1042, INSERM , Grenoble , France
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- Laboratoire HP2, Université Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France ; U1042, INSERM , Grenoble , France
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- Laboratoire HP2, Université Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France ; U1042, INSERM , Grenoble , France
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- Laboratoire HP2, Université Grenoble Alpes , Grenoble , France ; U1042, INSERM , Grenoble , France
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Successive exposure to moderate hypoxia does not affect glucose metabolism and substrate oxidation in young healthy men. SPRINGERPLUS 2014; 3:370. [PMID: 25089253 PMCID: PMC4117865 DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-3-370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Introduction Exposure to hypoxia has been suggested to acutely alter glucose regulation. However, the effects of successive exposure to moderate hypoxia on postprandial glucose regulation and substrate oxidation pattern after multiple meals have not been elucidated. Purpose We examined the effects of successive exposure to moderate hypoxia on metabolic responses and substrate oxidation pattern. Methods Eight healthy men (21.0 ± 0.6 yrs, 173 ± 2.3 cm, 70.6 ± 5.0 kg, 23.4 ± 1.1 kg/m2) completed two experimental trials on separate days: a rest trial under normoxic conditions (FiO2 = 20.9%) and a rest trial under hypoxic conditions (FiO2 = 15.0%). Experimental trials were performed over 7 h in an environmental chamber. Blood and respiratory gas samples were collected over 7 h. Standard meals were provided 1 h (745 kcal) and 4 h (731 kcal) after entering the chamber. Results Although each meal significantly increased blood glucose and serum insulin concentrations (P < 0.05), these responses did not differ significantly between the trials. There were no significant differences in areas under the curves for glucose or insulin concentrations over 7 h between the trials. No significant differences were observed in blood lactate, serum cortisol, free fatty acid, or glycerol concentrations over 7 h between the trials. The oxygen consumption (
) and carbon dioxide production (
) 3 h after entering the chamber were significantly higher in the hypoxic trial than in the normoxic trial (P < 0.05). However, the differences did not affect respiratory exchange ratio (RER). The average values of
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, and RER did not differ between the trials. Conclusion Seven hours of moderate hypoxia did not alter postprandial glucose responses or substrate oxidation in young healthy men.
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Shi B, Watanabe T, Shin S, Yabumoto T, Takemura M, Matsuoka T. Effect of hypoxic training on inflammatory and metabolic risk factors: a crossover study in healthy subjects. Physiol Rep 2014; 2:e00198. [PMID: 24744877 PMCID: PMC3967681 DOI: 10.1002/phy2.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2013] [Revised: 12/15/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of hypoxic physical exercise on metabolic syndrome (MS) risk markers and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) and to compare its effects on preperitoneal fat, arterial stiffness, and several blood parameters related to MS to those of a control group who trained under normoxic conditions. Fourteen healthy men were examined. Participants performed treadmill exercise 3 days per week for 4 weeks, under either normobaric hypoxic or normobaric normoxic conditions, for 50 min (including a 5-min warm-up and 5-min cool down) after a 30-min rest period. Exercise was performed at a heart rate (HR) corresponding to 60% of the HR at each individual's maximum oxygen uptake. Training under the different environmental conditions was performed 4 months apart to ensure a sufficient washout period. Waist circumference, preperitoneal fat thickness, brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, and high-sensitivity CRP after training were significantly lower in the hypoxic group than in the normoxic group. Our results suggest that regular short-term hypoxic training may more effectively reduce arterial stiffness, and thus prevent arteriosclerosis, compared to training performed at a similar exercise intensity under normoxic conditions.
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- Bateer Shi
- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1‐1, Yanagido, Gifu, 501‐1194, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1‐1, Yanagido, Gifu, 501‐1194, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1‐1, Yanagido, Gifu, 501‐1194, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1‐1, Yanagido, Gifu, 501‐1194, Japan
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- Department of Informative Clinical Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1‐1, Yanagido, Gifu, 501‐1194, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1‐1, Yanagido, Gifu, 501‐1194, Japan
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Stone IS, John L, Petersen SE, Barnes NC. Reproducibility of arterial stiffness and wave reflections in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the contribution of lung hyperinflation and a comparison of techniques. Respir Med 2013; 107:1700-8. [PMID: 23920329 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2013.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2013] [Revised: 05/30/2013] [Accepted: 06/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Significant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality exists in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Arterial stiffness is raised in COPD and may be a mechanistic link. Non-invasive assessment of arterial stiffness has the potential to be a surrogate outcome measure, although no reproducibility data exists in COPD patients. Two studies (23 and 33 COPD patients) were undertaken to 1) assess the Vicorder reproducibility of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity and Augmentation index in COPD; 2) compare it to SphygmoCor; and 3) assess the contribution of lung hyperinflation to measurement variability. There were excellent correlations and good agreement between repeat Vicorder measurements for carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (r = 0.96 (p < 0.001); mean difference ±SD = -0.03 ± 0.36 m/s (p = 0.65); co-efficient of reproducibility = 4.02%; limits of agreement = -0.68-0.75 m/s). Augmentation index significantly correlated (r = 0.736 (p < 0.001); mean difference ±SD = 0.72 ± 4.86% (p = 0.48), however limits of agreement were only 10.42-9.02%, with co-efficient of reproducibility of 27.93%. Comparing devices, Vicorder values were lower but there was satisfactory agreement. There were no correlation between lung hyperinflation (as measured by residual volume percent predicted, total lung capacity percent predicted or the ratio of inspiratory capacity to residual volume) and variability of measurements in either study. In COPD, measurement of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity is highly reproducible, not affected by lung hyperinflation and suitable as a surrogate endpoint in research studies. Day-to-day variation in augmentation index highlights the importance of such studies prior to the planning and undertaking of clinical COPD research.
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- Ian S Stone
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The London Chest Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London E2 9JX, UK; Centre for Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, William Harvey Research Institute, NIHR Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit at Barts, The London Chest Hospital, London E2 9JX, UK
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Shi B, Watanabe T, Shin S, Yabumoto T, Matsuoka T. Effect of normobaric hypoxia on cardiorespiratory and metabolic risk markers in healthy subjects. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.4236/abb.2013.43044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Boos C, Hodkinson P, Mellor A, Green N, Woods D. The Effects of Acute Hypobaric Hypoxia on Arterial Stiffness and Endothelial Function and its Relationship to Changes in Pulmonary Artery Pressure and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function. High Alt Med Biol 2012; 13:105-11. [DOI: 10.1089/ham.2012.1009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- C.J. Boos
- Department of Cardiology, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom and Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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- RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine, RAF Henlow, Beds, United Kingdom
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- James Cook University Hospital, Middlesborough, United Kingdom
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- RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine, RAF Henlow, Beds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary and Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Nishiwaki M, Kawakami R, Saito K, Tamaki H, Takekura H, Ogita F. Vascular adaptations to hypobaric hypoxic training in postmenopausal women. J Physiol Sci 2011; 61:83-91. [PMID: 21181322 PMCID: PMC10717072 DOI: 10.1007/s12576-010-0126-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2010] [Accepted: 11/30/2010] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The objective of this study was to examine the effects of exercise training in hypoxia on arterial stiffness and flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) in postmenopausal women. Sixteen postmenopausal women (56±1 years) were assigned to a normoxic exercise group (Normoxic group, n=8) or a hypoxic exercise group (Hypoxic group, n=8). The Hypoxic group performed exercise under hypobaric hypoxic conditions corresponding to 2000 m above sea level, and was exposed to these conditions for 2 h per session. Aquatic exercise was performed at an intensity of around 50% peak oxygen uptake for 30min, 4days per week, for 8 weeks. Arterial stiffness was assessed by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), and FMD was evaluated by peak diameter of the popliteal artery during reactive hyperemia. After the 8 weeks of training, the Normoxic group showed no significant changes. In contrast, baPWV (P < 0.05) was significantly reduced and peak diameter (P<0.05) and %FMD (P<0.01) were significantly increased in the Hypoxic group after training. These results suggest that exercise training under mild intermittent hypoxic conditions could more effectively reduce arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women, compared with exercise training performed at the same relative intensity under normoxic conditions. Our data also indicate that hypoxic exercise training may induce vascular functional adaptation, for example an increase in FMD response. These findings therefore could have important implications for the development of a new effective exercise prescription program.
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- Masato Nishiwaki
- Graduate School of Physical Education, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Kanoya, Japan
- Faculty of Environmental and Symbiotic Sciences, Prefectural University of Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Project for Physical Activity, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Shiromizu-cho 1, Kanoya, Kagoshima 891-2393 Japan
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Shiromizu-cho 1, Kanoya, Kagoshima 891-2393 Japan
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Shiromizu-cho 1, Kanoya, Kagoshima 891-2393 Japan
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Maclay JD, McAllister DA, Mills NL, Paterson FP, Ludlam CA, Drost EM, Newby DE, MacNee W. Vascular Dysfunction in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2009; 180:513-20. [DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200903-0414oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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