Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Elite Swimmers and Runners

Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Elite Swimmers and Runners

Sport-specific differences in the left ventricle (LV) of land-based athletes have been observed; however, comparisons to water-based athletes are sparse. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in LV structure and function in elite swimmers and runners. Sixteen elite swimmers [23 (2) ye...

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Main Authors: Katharine D. Currie, Alexandra M. Coates, Joshua T. Slysz, Rachel L. Aubry, Alanna K. Whinton, Margo L. Mountjoy, Philip J. Millar, Jamie F. Burr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
aerobic exercise
athletes
cardiovascular
diastolic function
echocardiography
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2018.01700/full

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