Variations of left ventricular echocardiographic parameters observed during the regular season in professional soccer players (n = 23)
| Variable . | Pre season . | 1 month . | Mid season . | End season . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVIDd (cm) | 5.2 ± 0.3 | 5.2 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.3 |
| LVIDs (cm) | 3.3 ± 0.3 | 3.4 ± 0.3 | 3.5 ± 0.2* | 3.6 ± 0.3* |
| IVSTd (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 |
| PWTd (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 |
| RWT | 0.39 ± 0.05 | 0.39 ± 0.04 | 0.40 ± 0.04 | 0.39 ± 0.03 |
| LVEDV (ml) | 136.3 ± 20.1 | 150.9 ± 20.3* | 152.9 ± 22.8* | 137.5 ± 14.4‡ |
| EF (%) | 64.4 ± 3.8 | 61.9 ± 3.3 | 63.9 ± 3.6 | 64.2 ± 3.7 |
| SV (ml) | 85.5 ± 13.8 | 93.2 ± 12.4* | 98.4 ± 15.4* | 88.4 ± 10.5‡ |
| Variable . | Pre season . | 1 month . | Mid season . | End season . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVIDd (cm) | 5.2 ± 0.3 | 5.2 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.3 |
| LVIDs (cm) | 3.3 ± 0.3 | 3.4 ± 0.3 | 3.5 ± 0.2* | 3.6 ± 0.3* |
| IVSTd (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 |
| PWTd (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 |
| RWT | 0.39 ± 0.05 | 0.39 ± 0.04 | 0.40 ± 0.04 | 0.39 ± 0.03 |
| LVEDV (ml) | 136.3 ± 20.1 | 150.9 ± 20.3* | 152.9 ± 22.8* | 137.5 ± 14.4‡ |
| EF (%) | 64.4 ± 3.8 | 61.9 ± 3.3 | 63.9 ± 3.6 | 64.2 ± 3.7 |
| SV (ml) | 85.5 ± 13.8 | 93.2 ± 12.4* | 98.4 ± 15.4* | 88.4 ± 10.5‡ |
Values are mean ± SD
p < 0.05 vs. baseline measurements; ‡p < 0.05 vs. mid-season measurements
EF, ejection fraction; IVSTd, interventricular septal thickness at end-diastole; LVEDV, left ventricular end-diastolic volume; LVIDd, left ventricular internal diameter measured at end-diastole; LVIDs, left ventricular internal diameter measured at end-systole; PWTd, posterior wall thickness at end-diastole; RWT, relative wall thickness; SV, stroke volume.
Variations of left ventricular echocardiographic parameters observed during the regular season in professional soccer players (n = 23)
| Variable . | Pre season . | 1 month . | Mid season . | End season . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVIDd (cm) | 5.2 ± 0.3 | 5.2 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.3 |
| LVIDs (cm) | 3.3 ± 0.3 | 3.4 ± 0.3 | 3.5 ± 0.2* | 3.6 ± 0.3* |
| IVSTd (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 |
| PWTd (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 |
| RWT | 0.39 ± 0.05 | 0.39 ± 0.04 | 0.40 ± 0.04 | 0.39 ± 0.03 |
| LVEDV (ml) | 136.3 ± 20.1 | 150.9 ± 20.3* | 152.9 ± 22.8* | 137.5 ± 14.4‡ |
| EF (%) | 64.4 ± 3.8 | 61.9 ± 3.3 | 63.9 ± 3.6 | 64.2 ± 3.7 |
| SV (ml) | 85.5 ± 13.8 | 93.2 ± 12.4* | 98.4 ± 15.4* | 88.4 ± 10.5‡ |
| Variable . | Pre season . | 1 month . | Mid season . | End season . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVIDd (cm) | 5.2 ± 0.3 | 5.2 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.3 |
| LVIDs (cm) | 3.3 ± 0.3 | 3.4 ± 0.3 | 3.5 ± 0.2* | 3.6 ± 0.3* |
| IVSTd (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 |
| PWTd (cm) | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 |
| RWT | 0.39 ± 0.05 | 0.39 ± 0.04 | 0.40 ± 0.04 | 0.39 ± 0.03 |
| LVEDV (ml) | 136.3 ± 20.1 | 150.9 ± 20.3* | 152.9 ± 22.8* | 137.5 ± 14.4‡ |
| EF (%) | 64.4 ± 3.8 | 61.9 ± 3.3 | 63.9 ± 3.6 | 64.2 ± 3.7 |
| SV (ml) | 85.5 ± 13.8 | 93.2 ± 12.4* | 98.4 ± 15.4* | 88.4 ± 10.5‡ |
Values are mean ± SD
p < 0.05 vs. baseline measurements; ‡p < 0.05 vs. mid-season measurements
EF, ejection fraction; IVSTd, interventricular septal thickness at end-diastole; LVEDV, left ventricular end-diastolic volume; LVIDd, left ventricular internal diameter measured at end-diastole; LVIDs, left ventricular internal diameter measured at end-systole; PWTd, posterior wall thickness at end-diastole; RWT, relative wall thickness; SV, stroke volume.
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