Cardiorespiratory Fitness and the Progression of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Middle-Aged Men

Good cardiorespiratory fitness has been associated with reduced risk for clinical events of atherosclerotic vascular diseases, but whether it is related to slower progression of early atherosclerosis is unclear.To study the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and the progression of early carotid atherosclerosis.4-year follow-up study.Eastem Finland.Population-based sample of 854 men 42 to 60 years of age.Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max...