Key result
Endurance athletes with myocardial fibrosis had larger end diastolic volume (205 vs 173 ml) and posterior wall thickness (11 vs 9 mm), with normal global but reduced regional cardiac function.
Why the study?
Does the presence of myocardial fibrosis affect global and regional cardiac function in lifelong endurance athletes?
Cross-Sectional (n=9)
Does the presence of myocardial fibrosis affect global and regional cardiac function in lifelong endurance athletes?
Myocardial fibrosis in lifelong endurance athletes is associated with larger cardiac dimensions and localized regional dysfunction, though global cardiac function remains normal.
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MF in veteran athletes links to larger LV size and possible regional dysfunction but preserved global function; leaves open clinical relevance pending larger studies.
Eijsvogels et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Myocardial fibrosis in endurance athletes (n=9). Myocardial fibrosis vs. No myocardial fibrosis was evaluated on Cardiac structure and global/regional cardiac function. Endurance athletes with myocardial fibrosis had larger end diastolic volume (205 vs 173 ml) and posterior wall thickness (11 vs 9 mm), with normal global but reduced regional cardiac function.
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