Platelet Activation Through Triathlon Competition in Ultra-Endurance Trained Athletes: Impact of Thrombin and Plasmin Generation and Catecholamine Release

The aims of this study were to evaluate whether platelets are activated during strenuous exercise in healthy athletes. Also, to determine the impact of plasmin and thrombin activity and catecholamine release. Previous studies have shown activation of the hemostatic system after competitive exercise, but platelet activation was thought to be absent in trained athletes. The impact of thrombin and other potent platelet activators is still a matter...