Key result
High-level endurance training was associated with a significantly larger mean end-diastolic RV area (25.1 cm2) compared with strength athletes (22.9 cm2) and non-athletes (16.7 cm2, p<0.001).
Observational (n=6,108)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 25.1% vs 16.7%
p-value: p=<0.001
Right ventricular area in healthy adults is significantly influenced by age, gender, body surface area, ethnicity, and athletic training, highlighting the need for gender- and ethnicity-specific reference ranges.
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Establishes RV area reference ranges in healthy young adults and athletes; leaves open validation in older or clinical populations.
Grünig et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Healthy adults (n=6,108). High-level exercise training vs. Non-athletes was evaluated on Mean end-diastolic RV area (p=<0.001). High-level endurance training was associated with a significantly larger mean end-diastolic RV area (25.1 cm2) compared with strength athletes (22.9 cm2) and non-athletes (16.7 cm2, p<0.001).
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