Left Ventricular Strain Modifications after Maximal Exercise in Athletes: A Speckle Tracking Study

201416 citationsJournal Article

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Amato Santoro · University for Foreigners of Siena

Federico Alvino · University of Siena

Giovanni Antonelli · University of Siena

Matteo Cameli · University for Foreigners of Siena

Matteo Bertini · University of Siena

Roberta Dalle Molle · University for Foreigners of Siena

Sergio Mondillo

Abstract

Apical fibers and LVT give the main contribution to systolic components at ME. The storage of energy during LVT, released during early diastole, seems to be a fundamental mechanism to support diastolic filling during maximal exercise.

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Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

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Published in: Echocardiography

Volume 32, Issue 6, pp. 920-927

DOI: 10.1111/echo.12791

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Left Ventricular Strain Modifications after Maximal Exercise in Athletes: A Speckle Tracking Study

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