Reference ventricular dimensions and function parameters by cardiovascular magnetic resonance in highly trained Caucasian athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data regarding cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) reference values in athletes have not been well determined yet. Using CMR normal reference values derived from the general population may be misleading in athletes and may have clinical implications.

Aims

To determine reference ventricular dimensions and function parameters and ratios by CMR in high performance athletes.

Methods

Elite athletes and age- and gender-matched sedentary healthy controls were included. Anatomical and functional variables, including biventricular volumes, mass, systolic function, wall thickness, sphericity index and longitudinal function were determined by CMR.

Results

A total of 148 athletes (29.2 ± 9.1 years; 64.8% men) and 124 controls (32.1 ± 10.5 years; 67.7% men) w

SUBMITTER: Maceira AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9909951 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature