Comparison of the Heart Function Adaptation in Trained and Sedentary Men After 50 and Before 35 Years of Age

The effects of aging and of sustained athletic activity on the heart in men aged >50 years are unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the adaptation of the heart in athletic and sedentary men aged

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2011-10, Vol.108 (7), p.1029-1037
Main Authors: Donal, Erwan, MD, PhD, Rozoy, Thibaud, MD, Kervio, Gaelle, PhD, Schnell, Frédéric, MD, Mabo, Philippe, MD, PhD, Carré, Francois, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Physiological
Adaptation, Physiological - physiology
Adult
Bioengineering
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology
Cardiology and cardiovascular system
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiovascular
Comparative studies
Echocardiography
Echocardiography - methods
Exercise
Exercise Tolerance
Exercise Tolerance - physiology
Heart
Heart - physiology
Heart Ventricles
Heart Ventricles - diagnostic imaging
Human health and pathology
Humans
Life Sciences
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Myocardial Contraction
Myocardial Contraction - physiology
Older people
Reproducibility of Results
Sedentary Lifestyle
Sports
Sports - physiology
Stroke Volume
Stroke Volume - physiology
Teenagers
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Summary:The effects of aging and of sustained athletic activity on the heart in men aged >50 years are unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the adaptation of the heart in athletic and sedentary men aged
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.05.043