The effect of exercise training on left ventricular function in young elite athletes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Regular training, in particular endurance exercise, induces structural myocardial adaptation, so-called "athlete's heart". In addition to the 2D standard echo parameters, assessment of myocardial function is currently...

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Main Authors: De Luca Alessio, Stefani Laura, Pedrizzetti Gianni, Pedri Stefano, Galanti Giorgio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/9/1/27