Isometric Exercise Increases the Diameter of the Ascending Aorta in Youth with Bicuspid Aortic Valves.

ABSTRACT: Central arterial pressure rises to much higher levels during heavy isometric exercise compared to other forms of exercise. For this reason, patients with bicuspid aortic valves (BAV) are often restricted from heavy isometric exercise. Although this approach may be theoretically appealing, no data exist regarding the efficacy of this activity restriction.Patients between 12 and 21 years old with isolated BAV were enrolled if they had a previous echocardiogram at least 2 years prior to the current clinic visit. Patients were excluded if they had additional congenital heart disease, a diagnosed syndrome, or had undergone a procedure involving the aortic valve or ascending aorta. Patients completed a questionnaire regarding frequency and intensity of isometric exercise during the 3-month perio

SUBMITTER: Hartz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11791647 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature