Key result
High intensity sports participation was an independent predictor of changes in left ventricular geometry in male master athletes (OR 2.91).
Why the study?
To describe cardiac remodeling evaluated by transthoracic echocardiography in male master athletes and evaluate its relationship with exercise-related characteristics.
Does regular exercise training induce cardiac remodeling in male master athletes?
Cross-Sectional (n=105)
Does regular exercise training induce cardiac remodeling in male master athletes?
Odds Ratio: 2.91 (95% CI 1.03–8.23)
Absolute Event Rate: 70% vs 43.5%
p-value: p=0.044
Cardiac structural adaptations, including changes in LV geometry and chamber dilation, are frequent in male master athletes and correlate significantly with the intensity and volume of endurance exercise.
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Warrants caution in LV screening of high-intensity master athletes; leaves open causal confirmation of intensity-driven remodeling.
Dores et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiac remodeling (n=105). High intensity sports vs. Moderate-low intensity sports was evaluated on Changes in left ventricular geometry (OR 2.91, 95% CI 1.03-8.23, p=0.044). High intensity sports participation was an independent predictor of changes in left ventricular geometry in male master athletes (OR 2.91).
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