Objective: The present review was performed in order to bring together the current knowledge

about the impact of intense physical exercise on cardiovascular function, especially on plasma levels of cardiovascular

risk markers such as cardiac troponin T (cTnT), myeloperoxidase (MPO), amino-terminal pro-brain natriuretic

peptide (NT-proBNP), C-reactive protein (CRP) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL). Methods: Data were

collected using the PubMed database. The articles were chosen for their relevance and importance in the area

of interest. Results: The literature describes numerous examples where physical exercise induces plasma variation

for the markers studied. Intense physical effort increases the levels of cTnT, MPO and NT proBNP whereas CRP,

and oxLDL levels tend to be decreased with regular sport activities. Conclusions: The present literature investigation

confirms the fact that intense physical exercise has an impact on the plasma variations of the five cardiovascular

risk markers studied. However, practising regular exercise remains one of the first strategies for the prevention

of cardiovascular disorders.