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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Hemodynamics

Background:

  • Leg blood flow (Q̇LEG) and cardiac output (Q̇C) are crucial for exercise performance.
  • Thermodilution offers accurate invasive measurement of Q̇LEG and Q̇C.
  • Direct Q̇LEG measurement during running has been lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of transpulmonary and femoral vein thermodilution for measuring Q̇LEG and conductance during high-intensity running.
  • To compare leg hemodynamics during running versus cycling.

Main Methods:

  • A single-trained runner underwent maximal incremental tests on a cycle ergometer and treadmill.
  • Single-bolus thermodilution was used to measure Q̇LEG and Q̇C.
  • Continuous monitoring of physiological parameters including blood flow, pressure, and temperature was performed.

Main Results:

  • Peak oxygen uptake (V̇O2peak) was higher during running compared to cycling.
  • Comparable Q̇LEG and Q̇C were observed between running and cycling.
  • Leg vascular conductance was greater during running, with a notable 'beat phenomenon' in femoral flow.

Conclusions:

  • Thermodilution is a feasible, safe, and effective method for directly measuring Q̇LEG and conductance during high-intensity running.
  • Findings support previous assumptions regarding leg blood flow distribution during running.
  • This technique provides valuable insights into exercise hemodynamics during the natural human mode of locomotion.