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[Cardiac hypertrophy, dilatation and performance in top athletes]
Annales De Cardiologie Et D'Angeiologie
|February 1, 1987
Summary
Endurance athletes exhibit hypertrophic myocardium and ventricular dilation, while resistance athletes show marked concentric hypertrophy. Cardiac function differs between these athletic groups.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sports Medicine
- Physiology
Context:
- Comparison of cardiac adaptations in endurance (END) and resistance (RES) athletes versus sedentary individuals (REF).
- Analysis of echocardiographic and electrocardiographic (EKG) data.
- Investigating differences in cardiac structure and function based on sport type.
Purpose:
- To differentiate cardiac remodeling in endurance vs. resistance athletes.
- To assess the impact of training type on myocardial structure and pump function.
- To compare Sokoloff index and septal contraction rates between athlete groups and controls.
Summary:
- Endurance athletes display hypertrophic myocardium with ventricular dilation, often asymmetrical, and a higher Sokoloff index.
- Resistance athletes present with marked, symmetrical, concentric hypertrophy and preserved pump function.
- Cardiac frequency is reduced in both athlete groups, with no significant blood pressure differences.
Impact:
- Provides insights into distinct cardiac adaptations to different training modalities.
- Highlights potential differences in cardiac health and performance markers between endurance and resistance athletes.
- Contributes to the understanding of exercise-induced cardiac remodeling and its functional consequences.