Fig. 1
From: Interplay of fatty acids, insulin and exercise in vascular health
Vascular function and the impact of insulin and exercise. Vascular function varies depending on vessel size and location. Insulin and exercise lead to beneficial effects throughout the vasculature, while insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction impair vascular function. (Abbreviations: FMD, flow mediated dilation; PWV, pulse wave velocity; AI, augmentation index)