Journal article
Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Elite Swimmers and Runners
Abstract
Sport-specific differences in the left ventricle (LV) of land-based athletes have been observed; however, comparisons to water-based athletes are sparse. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in LV structure and function in elite swimmers and runners. Sixteen elite swimmers [23 (2) years, 81% male, 69% white] and 16 age, sex, and race matched elite runners participated in the study. All athletes underwent resting echocardiography …
Authors
Currie KD; Coates AM; Slysz JT; Aubry RL; Whinton AK; Mountjoy ML; Millar PJ; Burr JF
Journal
Frontiers in Physiology, Vol. 9, ,
Publisher
Frontiers
DOI
10.3389/fphys.2018.01700
ISSN
1664-042X