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ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2020

Long-term athletic training does not alter age-associated reductions of left-ventricular mid-diastolic lengthening or expansion at rest.

Alexander Beaumont, Amy Campbell, Viswanath Unnithan, Fergal Grace, Allan Knox, Nicholas Sculthorpe

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Article in European journal of applied physiology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Alexander BeaumontSchool of Sport, York St. John University, York, UK.
Amy CampbellInstitute of Clinical Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Science and Sport, University of the West of Scotland, Stephenson Place, Hamilton International Technology Park Blantyre, Glasgow, UK.
Viswanath UnnithanInstitute of Clinical Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Science and Sport, University of the West of Scotland, Stephenson Place, Hamilton International Technology Park Blantyre, Glasgow, UK.
Fergal GraceFaculty of Health, School of Health Science and Psychology, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia.
Allan KnoxExercise Science Department, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA.
Nicholas SculthorpeInstitute of Clinical Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Science and Sport, University of the West of Scotland, Stephenson Place, Hamilton International Technology Park Blantyre, Glasgow, UK. nicholas.sculthorpe@uws.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8235-8580
University of the West of Scotland · GBCalifornia Lutheran University · USFederation University · AUYork St John University · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe interaction of ageing and exercise training status on left-ventricular (LV) peak strain is unclear. Additionally, strain analysis across the entire cardiac cycle facilitates a more detailed assessment of deformation, yet this has not been implemented to characterize the ageing LV and in association with training status. This study investigated healthy ageing and training status on LV systolic and diastolic strain utilizing novel echocardiographic applications.

methodsForty healthy males were included and allocated into four groups; young recreationally active (Y

resultsOlder groups had lower diastolic longitudinal lengthening and circumferential expansion between 40-85% mid-diastole, regardless of training status (P < 0.05). Whereas, strain throughout systole was similar between groups (P > 0.05). Longitudinal and circumferential (base and apex) peak and layer-specific strain did not differ between groups (P > 0.05).

conclusionNovel applications of diastolic strain revealed lower age-associated LV longitudinal lengthening and circumferential expansion in older age. Yet, diastolic strain profiles did not differ based on chronic habits of exercise training and, thus, older trained men did not demonstrate an attenuation of age-associated differences in mid-diastolic LV strain.

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AdultDiastoleEchocardiographyHeart VentriclesHumansLongitudinal StudiesMiddle AgedRestSportsSystoleVentricular Dysfunction, LeftVentricular Function, LeftAgeingExerciseMechanicsSpeckle-tracking echocardiographyVentricular strain

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PMID32623518
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