Cardiovascular Remodeling Experienced by Real-World, Unsupervised, Young Novice Marathon Runners.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Marathon running is a popular ambition in modern societies inclusive of non-athletes. Previous studies have highlighted concerning transient myocardial dysfunction and biomarker release immediately after the race. Whether this method of increasing physical activity is beneficial or harmful remains a matter of debate. We examine in detail the real-world cardiovascular remodeling response following competition in a first marathon.

Methods

Sixty-eight novice marathon runners (36 men and 32 women) aged 30 ± 3 years were investigated 6 months before and 2 weeks after the 2016 London Marathon race in a prospective observational study. Evaluation included electrocardiography, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, echocardiography, and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.

SUBMITTER: D'Silva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7093496 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature