Key result
Systematic swimming training in children was associated with statistically significant increases in left ventricular interior diameter, left atrium diameter, and heart depth compared to controls.
Why the study?
Does systematic swimming training alter echocardiographic dimensions in children?
Cross-Sectional (n=144)
Does systematic swimming training alter echocardiographic dimensions in children?
Systematic swimming training in children induces physiological cardiac adaptations, such as increased left ventricular and atrial dimensions, which must be recognized to avoid misdiagnosis of pathology.
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Recognize swimming-linked cardiac enlargement in children to avoid misdiagnosis; cross-sectional data leaves open causal confirmation.
Medved et al. (1986) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy children (n=144). Systematic swimming training vs. No active engagement in sports was evaluated on Echocardiographic dimensions including left ventricular interior diameter, left atrium, and heart depth. Systematic swimming training in children was associated with statistically significant increases in left ventricular interior diameter, left atrium diameter, and heart depth compared to controls.
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