Resting and exercise-induced occult hypertension and coronary atherosclerosis in male masters endurance athletes

The authors investigate the relationship between occult resting and exercise-induced hypertension and the presence of coronary atherosclerosis in male masters endurance athletes. They find that a significant proportion of these athletes exhibit hypertension, which is linked to higher coronary artery calcification scores and the presence of high-risk plaque features. The study highlights the importance of early detection and management of hypertension to mitigate the risk of coronary atherosclerosis in this population.