Key result
Endurance exercise induces physiological LV enlargement requiring distinction from pathological hypertrophy.
Why the study?
Physiological myocardial hypertrophy in elite athletes may mimic pathological states, creating clinical uncertainty in distinguishing athlete's heart from disease.
Population
Elite athletes undergoing intense, sustained physical activity
Comparison
Physiological cardiac changes vs pathological conditions
Design
Review
Authors
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Clinicians must differentiate physiological from pathological LV changes on echo; leaves open optimal long-term monitoring in endurance athletes.
The review highlights the physiological cardiovascular adaptations in elite athletes, emphasizing the role of echocardiography in distinguishing benign 'athlete's heart' from pathological left ventricular hypertrophy.
Khamis et al. (2008) conducted a review in Left ventricular hypertrophy in elite athletes. Physical activity / Athletic training was evaluated. Intense physical activity induces physiological cardiovascular changes, such as increased left ventricular cavity size in endurance athletes, which must be distinguished from pathological hypertrophy.
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