@article{Mitsiou2020,

title = {Exercise promotes endothelial progenitor cell mobilization in patients with chronic heart failure},

author = {G. Mitsiou and E. Karatzanos and I. Smilios and K. Psarra and I. Patsaki and H. T. Douda and A. Ntalianis and S. Nanas and S. P. Tokmakidis },

doi = {doi: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwaa046},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-09-01},

journal = {Eur J Prev Cardiol},

abstract = {Regular exercise affects the vascular system, endothelial function, and facilitates microcirculation in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). It promotes mobilization of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) into circulation which repair dysfunctional or injured endothelium and contribute to angiogenesis. Furthermore, haematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs), a related cell population with progenitor-like properties, support regeneration and facilitate reparatory mechanisms in the vascular system. During exercise, using either a continuous or an interval training method, EPCs circulate into the bloodstream, ‘home to’ sites of ischaemic vascular injury and promote vascular regeneration.},

note = {Online ahead of print},

keywords = {chronic heart failure, endothelial progenitor cells, exercise},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}