Echocardiographic Characteristic Of Left Ventricular Geometry Of 12-17 Years Athletes

Aldona Bartkevičienė Abstract Aim. To compare the type of left ventricular geometry associated with training among 12-17 years athletes currently competing in cycling, rowing and basketball playing and to determine the factors influencing left ventricular geometry. Methods. A total 167 male athletes 12-17 year-old, involved in basketball (n = 62), academic rowing (n =51) and…

The Impact of Sporting Discipline on Left Ventricular Morphometric Parameters in 12-17 Years-Old Athletes

Aldona Bartkevičienė Abstract The aim of the study was to assess the impact of sport disciplineon changes in left ventricular echocardiographic parameters andto determine the factors influencing echocardiographic parametersin child and adolescent athletes participating in different sport.Material and methods. A total of 167 male athletes aged 12–17years: 62 (37.2 %.) basketball players, 51 (30.5 %)…

THE IMPACT OF LONG-TERM PHYSICAL LOAD ON LEFT VENTRICULAR MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS AND FUNCTION IN 12-17 YEARS-OLD ATHLETES

Aldona Bartkevičienė Abstract The aim of the study was to assess the impact of long-term physical load on changes in left ventricular morphometric parameters and function and to analyze their relationship with training duration and training volume in child and adolescent athletes. A total of 167 male athletes aged 12–17 years and 168 healthy nonathletic…

FACTORS INFLUENCING LEFT VENTRICULAR MYOCARDIUM MASS IN 12-17- YEAR OLD BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Aldona Bartkevičienė Abstract Summary The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of long-term physical load on changes in left ventricular morphometric parameters and to identify the factors influencing left ventricular myocardium mass in child and adolescent basketball players. Material and methods. A total of 62 basketball players aged 12–17 years and 168…