Changes in blood platelet function, coagulation, and fibrinolytic activity in response to moderate, exhaustive, and prolonged exercise. 1988

W K Drygas
Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Academy, Lodz, Poland.

In a group of 47 healthy men aged 25-55, the influence of moderate, exhaustive, and prolonged exercise on blood platelet function, coagulation, and fibrinolytic activity was evaluated. Static exertion of short duration and moderate intensity did not cause significant alterations in any of the indices analyzed. Prolonged exercise (60 min) performed on a bicycle ergometer in aerobic conditions led to strong activation of the fibrinolytic system [euglobulin lysis time (ELT) fell from 208 to 88 min] and a slight increase in platelet count (PC) but did not cause significant changes in platelet factor 4 (PF 4) and platelet aggregate ratio, recalcification (RT), and prothrombin time (PT). Repeated bouts of maximum exercise leading to considerable acidosis (pH = 7.22; BE = -13.3) caused a significant increase in blood platelet count and an increase in PF 4 release. These changes were accompanied by strong intensification in fibrinolytic activity (over 63% reduction of ELT and a marked increase of fibrin/fibrinogen degradation products). In some individuals, unfavorable hemostatic changes were observed following intensive exercise. It is concluded that more attention should be given in future to the problem of verification of preventive and rehabilitative training programs from the point of view of exercise-induced hemostatic changes.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D010807 Physical Endurance The time span between the beginning of physical activity by an individual and the termination because of exhaustion. Endurance, Physical,Physical Stamina,Stamina, Physical
D010974 Platelet Aggregation The attachment of PLATELETS to one another. This clumping together can be induced by a number of agents (e.g., THROMBIN; COLLAGEN) and is part of the mechanism leading to the formation of a THROMBUS. Aggregation, Platelet
D010976 Platelet Count The number of PLATELETS per unit volume in a sample of venous BLOOD. Blood Platelet Count,Blood Platelet Number,Platelet Number,Blood Platelet Counts,Blood Platelet Numbers,Count, Blood Platelet,Count, Platelet,Counts, Blood Platelet,Counts, Platelet,Number, Blood Platelet,Number, Platelet,Numbers, Blood Platelet,Numbers, Platelet,Platelet Count, Blood,Platelet Counts,Platelet Counts, Blood,Platelet Number, Blood,Platelet Numbers,Platelet Numbers, Blood
D010978 Platelet Factor 4 A CXC chemokine that is found in the alpha granules of PLATELETS. The protein has a molecular size of 7800 kDa and can occur as a monomer, a dimer or a tetramer depending upon its concentration in solution. Platelet factor 4 has a high affinity for HEPARIN and is often found complexed with GLYCOPROTEINS such as PROTEIN C. Antiheparin Factor,CXCL4 Chemokine,Chemokine CXCL4,Heparin Neutralizing Protein,PF4 (Platelet Factor 4),gamma-Thromboglobulin,CXCL4, Chemokine,Chemokine, CXCL4,gamma Thromboglobulin
D011517 Prothrombin Time Clotting time of PLASMA recalcified in the presence of excess TISSUE THROMBOPLASTIN. Factors measured are FIBRINOGEN; PROTHROMBIN; FACTOR V; FACTOR VII; and FACTOR X. It is used for monitoring anticoagulant therapy with COUMARINS. Quick Test,Russell's Viper Venom Time,Thrombotest,Russell Viper Venom Time,Russells Viper Venom Time,Prothrombin Times,Test, Quick,Time, Prothrombin,Times, Prothrombin
D001777 Blood Coagulation The process of the interaction of BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS that results in an insoluble FIBRIN clot. Blood Clotting,Coagulation, Blood,Blood Clottings,Clotting, Blood
D001792 Blood Platelets Non-nucleated disk-shaped cells formed in the megakaryocyte and found in the blood of all mammals. They are mainly involved in blood coagulation. Platelets,Thrombocytes,Blood Platelet,Platelet,Platelet, Blood,Platelets, Blood,Thrombocyte
D005082 Physical Exertion Expenditure of energy during PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; HEAT produced, or HEART RATE. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exertion, is included. Physical Effort,Effort, Physical,Efforts, Physical,Exertion, Physical,Exertions, Physical,Physical Efforts,Physical Exertions

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