Statins are related to impaired exercise capacity in males but not females.

Martin BahlsStefan GroßTill IttermannRaila BuschSven GläserRalf EwertHenry VölzkeStephan B FelixMarcus Dörr

Published in: PloS one (2017)

In the general population present statin medication was related with impaired exercise capacity in males but not females. Sex specific effects of statins on cardiopulmonary exercise capacity deserve further research.

Keyphrases

high intensity
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
resistance training
emergency department
body composition