Physical activity and hemostasis in healthy people

• Gelena A. Berezovskaya
• Alexey A. Shmonin
• Elena V. Volkova
• Nikolai N. Petrishchev
• Yuriy Sh. Khalimov

Abstract

This literature review is devoted to the influence of physical activity on the state of hemostasis in practically healthy people. The main mechanisms of the influence of physical activity on changes in the activity of platelets, plasma-coagulation link, natural anticoagulants and fibrinolysis are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the features of hemostasis reactions to physical activity in people with different levels of training. An opinion is expressed on possible approaches to the development of personal recommendations for physical activity based on changes in the hemostasis system in order to reduce thrombotic complications in practically healthy people and cardiovascular risks.

Keywords: physical activity; hemostasis; thrombotic complications

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