EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON CARDIAC STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: A TWIN STUDY

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON CARDIAC STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: A TWIN STUDY

Previous studies have shown that athletic training or other physical activity causes structural and functional adaptations in the heart, but less is known how long-term physical activity affects heart when genetic liability and childhood environment are taken into account. The aim of this study was...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Urho M.Kujala, Jaakko Kaprio, Taina Rantanen, Jouko Karjalainen, Tuija Leskinen, Merja Perhonen, Markku Alén, Sara Mutikainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2009-12-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Subjects:
Exercise
echocardiography
electrocardiography
heart rate
controlling for genetic liability
longitudinal study
Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol8/n4/7/v8n4-7text.php

Internet

http://www.jssm.org/vol8/n4/7/v8n4-7text.php

Similar Items