Acute Vascular Benefits of Finnish Sauna Bathing in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease

Background Finnish sauna bathing habits are associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular mortality. The physiologic adaptations mediating this association remain to be fully elucidated. This study tested the hypothesis that Finnish sauna bathing acutely improves peripheral flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in middle-aged and older adults with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods Twenty-two adults (20 male, 2 female; 67 ± 10 years) with...