Physiological Society Symposium - the Athlete's Heart

摘要: Regular physical training is associated with several physiological and biochemical adaptations which enable an increase in cardiac output widening of the systemic arterio-venous oxygen difference. An chamber size fundamental to generation a sustained for prolonged periods. Echocardiographic studies have shown that vast majority athletes modest enlargement although small proportion exhibit substantial increases heart size. Recognised determinants include age, sex, ethnicity type sport. Cardiac dimensions vary considerably amongst athletes, even when allowances are made these variables, suggesting genetic, endocrine factors also influence This review discusses effects sporting discipline on athletic individuals.