Key result
Competitive rowing was associated with greater right ventricular end-diastolic volume (P<0.0001) and lateral longitudinal strain (P<0.001) compared to sedentary controls.
Why the study?
Does competitive athletic training alter right ventricular function and mechanics compared to a sedentary lifestyle?
Population
40 top-level rowers and 43 sedentary normal controls
Comparison
Competitive athletic training (rowing) vs Sedentary lifestyle (normal controls)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports adaptive RV changes in endurance athletes; extends imaging data but leaves open prognostic implications.
Observational (n=83)
Does competitive athletic training alter right ventricular function and mechanics compared to a sedentary lifestyle?
p-value: p=<0.0001
In competitive athletes, increased right ventricular preload predominantly enhances longitudinal lateral fiber function, contributing to supranormal RV performance.
Esposito et al. (2013) conducted an observational in Athlete's heart (n=83). Competitive rowing vs. Sedentary normal controls was evaluated on Right ventricular end-diastolic volume and lateral longitudinal strain (p=<0.0001). Competitive rowing was associated with greater right ventricular end-diastolic volume (P<0.0001) and lateral longitudinal strain (P<0.001) compared to sedentary controls.
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