Key result
Young men with asymptomatic pre-excitation were significantly shorter and had slightly higher blood pressure than healthy controls, but did not differ in physical work capacity or heart volume.
Why the study?
Does asymptomatic pre-excitation in young men affect physical work capacity or heart volume compared to healthy controls?
Population
128 young men, including 16 with asymptomatic pre-excitation and 112 randomly selected healthy age-matched…
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Supports no functional impairment in work capacity or heart volume; leaves open prospective confirmation in broader populations.
Case-Control (n=128)
Does asymptomatic pre-excitation in young men affect physical work capacity or heart volume compared to healthy controls?
Asymptomatic pre-excitation in young men is not associated with reduced physical work capacity or abnormal heart volume, suggesting no functional impairment.
Ahlborg et al. (1974) conducted a case-control in Pre-excitation (n=128). Pre-excitation vs. Healthy men of the same age was evaluated on Physical work capacity (W170) and heart volume (HV). Young men with asymptomatic pre-excitation were significantly shorter and had slightly higher blood pressure than healthy controls, but did not differ in physical work capacity or heart volume.
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