J Am Heart Assoc May 2022 PMID 35574968

CENIT (Impact of Cardiac Exercise Training on Lipid Content in Coronary Atheromatous Plaques Evaluated by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy): A Randomized Trial.

Elisabeth Kleivhaug Vesterbekkmo, Erik Madssen, Inger-Lise Aamot Aksetøy, Turid Follestad, Hans Olav Nilsen, Knut Hegbom, Ulrik Wisløff, Rune Wiseth

Mentions

18
Peak: 10 in May 2022
across 4 sources since May 2022

Extended reach

88,259
potential audience

Total likes

77

Video views

1,938

Mentions per month

May 2022 – Apr 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The debates reflect a mixed tone of curiosity and support, with comments like 'Exercise is medicine' and questions about the safety of intense workouts after heart procedures. Posts referencing the methodology, such as the use of NIRS-IVUS, show detailed engagement, and phrases like 'how might exercise reduce coronary events' indicate discussions on practical implications and future research impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, particularly that high-intensity exercise does not negatively affect coronary plaques and may influence plaque composition, suggesting general agreement with the study's implications.

InterestHigh interest

Interest levels are high, with many posts discussing the potential clinical significance of exercise in cardiovascular health and exploring the mechanisms behind reduced coronary events.

EngagementHigh engagement

Multiple posts reference specific elements of the study, such as the use of NIRS-IVUS to evaluate plaque lipid content and the broader question of exercise safety post-heart events, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts highlight the importance of the study for future exercise recommendations, others suggest it could influence clinical practices, pointing to a moderate but meaningful potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) could reduce lipid content in coronary artery plaques in patients with stable coronary artery disease after PCI but found no significant difference compared to usual care.
  • There was a moderate negative correlation suggesting that increased fitness levels (measured by peak oxygen uptake) might be associated with reduced plaque lipid content, implying exercise could have a beneficial effect if it improves fitness.
  • Overall, six months of HIIT did not significantly change the lipid levels in plaques, but improvements in fitness may still hold potential for future cardiovascular benefits.

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J. Sawalla Guseh, M.D.
@JSawallaGusehMD · X

NEW with Dr IK Jang in @JAHA_AHA How might exercise so greatly reduce coronary events with only modest changes in stenotic severity? Likely plaque composition. We discuss the CENIT trial, exercise intensity & plaque. E: https://t.co/cTOnU9CHxy Trial: https://t.co/ftcEEsh4LN https://t.co/13kh9BPeqM

May 19, 2022 · 28 likes · 2 shares · 4,107 followers View post →
Vesterbekkmo
@ekvesterbekkmo · X

May 20, 2022 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 532 followers View post →
JAHA
@JAHA_AHA · X

The effect of exercise training on lipid content in coronary artery atheromatous plaques was studied using NIRS-IVUS. @ekvesterbekkmo #AHAJournals https://t.co/h2PAwBBU0m https://t.co/u5SbQ1wDLI

May 24, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 31,311 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

CENIT (Impact of Cardiac Exercise Training on Lipid Content in Coronary Atheromatous Plaques Evaluated by Near‐Infrared Spectroscopy): A Randomized Trial (open access) https://t.co/7i84YSpjJE #exercise #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #cardio #hiit

May 17, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 19,034 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Commentary by J. Sawalla Guseh and Ik‐Kyung Jang: https://t.co/7i84YSpjJE

May 17, 2022 · 2 likes · 19,034 followers View post →
Kirsty Woods
@MetabolicEP · X

Exercise is medicine, BUT does intense exercise adversely affect coronary plaque? Is HIIT too dangerous for individuals after heart surgery or who’ve suffered a heart attack? - Short answer - NO.

Mar 19, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,050 followers View post →

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Kirsty Woods
@MetabolicEP · X

Exercise is medicine, BUT does intense exercise adversely affect coronary plaque? Is HIIT too dangerous for individuals after heart surgery or who’ve suffered a heart attack? - Short answer - NO.

Mar 19, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,050 followers View post →
J. Sawalla Guseh, M.D.
@JSawallaGusehMD · X

RT @ekvesterbekkmo:

Jun 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 4,107 followers View post →
Vesterbekkmo
@ekvesterbekkmo · X

RT @JAHA_AHA: The effect of exercise training on lipid content in coronary artery atheromatous plaques was studied using NIRS-IVUS. @ekvest…

May 26, 2022 · 1 share · 532 followers View post →
JAHA
@JAHA_AHA · X

The effect of exercise training on lipid content in coronary artery atheromatous plaques was studied using NIRS-IVUS. @ekvesterbekkmo #AHAJournals https://t.co/h2PAwBBU0m https://t.co/u5SbQ1wDLI

May 24, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 31,311 followers View post →
Jan Verwerft
@VerwerftJan · X

RT @ekvesterbekkmo:

May 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 4,229 followers View post →
Vesterbekkmo
@ekvesterbekkmo · X

May 20, 2022 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 532 followers View post →
J. Sawalla Guseh, M.D.
@JSawallaGusehMD · X

NEW with Dr IK Jang in @JAHA_AHA How might exercise so greatly reduce coronary events with only modest changes in stenotic severity? Likely plaque composition. We discuss the CENIT trial, exercise intensity & plaque. E: https://t.co/cTOnU9CHxy Trial: https://t.co/ftcEEsh4LN https://t.co/13kh9BPeqM

May 19, 2022 · 28 likes · 2 shares · 4,107 followers View post →
ACHS Research
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May 18, 2022 · 44 followers View post →
Joaquín San José
@jsanjosea · X

RT @nick_krontiris: CENIT (Impact of Cardiac Exercise Training on Lipid Content in Coronary Atheromatous Plaques Evaluated by Near‐Infrared…

May 17, 2022 · 2 shares · 409 followers View post →
Eve Beavers
@espacetimeCO · X

RT @nick_krontiris: CENIT (Impact of Cardiac Exercise Training on Lipid Content in Coronary Atheromatous Plaques Evaluated by Near‐Infrared…

May 17, 2022 · 2 shares · 898 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

CENIT (Impact of Cardiac Exercise Training on Lipid Content in Coronary Atheromatous Plaques Evaluated by Near‐Infrared Spectroscopy): A Randomized Trial (open access) https://t.co/7i84YSpjJE #exercise #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #cardio #hiit

May 17, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 19,034 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Commentary by J. Sawalla Guseh and Ik‐Kyung Jang: https://t.co/7i84YSpjJE

May 17, 2022 · 2 likes · 19,034 followers View post →