Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report
Abstract Aims: We aimed to discuss a case of strength training athlete who competes in international competitions regarding cardiac (dimension and function), vascular (endothelium and vascular resistance), hemodynamic (blood pressure), given limited evidence supporting these cardiovascular adaptat...
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doaj-f4f8ed48579346e9907e67d5718d546d2020-11-25T01:52:42ZengUniversidade Estadual PaulistaMotriz: Revista de Educacao Fisica1980-65742018-12-0124310.1590/s1980-657420180003e0039-18S1980-65742018000300502Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case reportGuilherme B. GrezzanaDavid W. MoraesDiego V. SilvaBruna EibelMaximiliano I. SchaunAlexandre M. LehnenAbstract Aims: We aimed to discuss a case of strength training athlete who competes in international competitions regarding cardiac (dimension and function), vascular (endothelium and vascular resistance), hemodynamic (blood pressure), given limited evidence supporting these cardiovascular adaptations as well as concerning endothelial function in long-term high-intensity strength training. Methods: We assessed heart structure and function (echocardiography); systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP); endothelium-dependent vasodilation (flow-mediated dilation, FMD); maximum force tested in the squat, bench press, and deadlift; and maximum oxygen consumption (spirometry). Results: powerlifter’s cardiac dimensions (interventricular septum 13 mm; posterior wall thickness 12 mm; LV diastolic diameter 57 mm; left ventricle mass 383 g; LV mass adjusted by body surface area 151.4 g/m2) are above the proposed cutoff values beyond which pathology may be considered. Moreover, cardiovascular function systolic (ejection fraction by Simpson’s rule, 71%) is preserved and FMD measure is fairly close and above normal; however, a mild increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure was observed (130/89 mmHg, respectively). Conclusion: Cardiac remodeling cannot be viewed as either pathological or harmful to the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, we showed an improvement in endothelial function.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1980-65742018000300502&lng=en&tlng=enathlete’s heartventricular hypertrophyflow-mediated dilationstrength training |
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Guilherme B. Grezzana David W. Moraes Diego V. Silva Bruna Eibel Maximiliano I. Schaun Alexandre M. Lehnen |
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Guilherme B. Grezzana David W. Moraes Diego V. Silva Bruna Eibel Maximiliano I. Schaun Alexandre M. Lehnen Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report Motriz: Revista de Educacao Fisica athlete’s heart ventricular hypertrophy flow-mediated dilation strength training |
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Guilherme B. Grezzana David W. Moraes Diego V. Silva Bruna Eibel Maximiliano I. Schaun Alexandre M. Lehnen |
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Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report |
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Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report |
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Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report |
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Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report |
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Cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report |
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cardiac parameters and endothelial function in a strength athlete: a case report |
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Universidade Estadual Paulista |
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Motriz: Revista de Educacao Fisica |
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Abstract Aims: We aimed to discuss a case of strength training athlete who competes in international competitions regarding cardiac (dimension and function), vascular (endothelium and vascular resistance), hemodynamic (blood pressure), given limited evidence supporting these cardiovascular adaptations as well as concerning endothelial function in long-term high-intensity strength training. Methods: We assessed heart structure and function (echocardiography); systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP); endothelium-dependent vasodilation (flow-mediated dilation, FMD); maximum force tested in the squat, bench press, and deadlift; and maximum oxygen consumption (spirometry). Results: powerlifter’s cardiac dimensions (interventricular septum 13 mm; posterior wall thickness 12 mm; LV diastolic diameter 57 mm; left ventricle mass 383 g; LV mass adjusted by body surface area 151.4 g/m2) are above the proposed cutoff values beyond which pathology may be considered. Moreover, cardiovascular function systolic (ejection fraction by Simpson’s rule, 71%) is preserved and FMD measure is fairly close and above normal; however, a mild increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure was observed (130/89 mmHg, respectively). Conclusion: Cardiac remodeling cannot be viewed as either pathological or harmful to the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, we showed an improvement in endothelial function. |
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athlete’s heart ventricular hypertrophy flow-mediated dilation strength training |
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