Key result
Systematic swimming training in children was associated with significantly increased left ventricular mass index compared to sedentary controls (p<0.001), with no differences in systolic or diastolic function.
Why the study?
Does systematic swimming training alter left ventricular structure and function in school-aged children?
Cross-Sectional (n=123)
No
Does systematic swimming training alter left ventricular structure and function in school-aged children?
p-value: p=<0.001
Childhood endurance swimming induces physiologic cardiac adaptations including increased left ventricular dimensions and mass, without impairing systolic or diastolic function.
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May indicate benign adaptation without dysfunction in child swimmers; leaves open longitudinal outcome assessment.
Özer et al. (1994) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy children (n=123). Systematic swimming training vs. Sedentary lifestyle was evaluated on Left ventricular mass index (g/m2) (p=<0.001). Systematic swimming training in children was associated with significantly increased left ventricular mass index compared to sedentary controls (p<0.001), with no differences in systolic or diastolic function.
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