Key result
Increased aortic stiffness index in elite athletes correlated with segmental left ventricular deformation, most notably inferior segmental circumferential strain (r = 0.59, p = 0.001).
Cross-Sectional (n=26)
Effect estimate: r = 0.59
p-value: p=0.001
In elite athletes, increased aortic stiffness correlates with specific segmental left ventricular deformation parameters, suggesting a mechanical coupling between the aorta and left ventricle.
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Hypothesis-generating link between aortic stiffness and LV strain in athletes; larger prospective studies needed before clinical relevance.
Nemes et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Elite athletes (n=26). Aortic stiffness index (ASI) was evaluated on Correlation between segmental LV deformation parameters and aortic stiffness index (ASI) (r = 0.59, p=0.001). Increased aortic stiffness index in elite athletes correlated with segmental left ventricular deformation, most notably inferior segmental circumferential strain (r = 0.59, p = 0.001).
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