Myocardial inefficiency is an early indicator of exercise-induced myocardial fatigue

BackgroundThe effect of prolonged, high-intensity endurance exercise on myocardial function is unclear. This study aimed to determine the left ventricular (LV) response to increased exercise duration and intensity using novel echocardiographic tools to assess myocardial work and fatigue.Materials an...

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Main Authors: Christine Bjørkvik Erevik, Øyunn Kleiven, Vidar Frøysa, Magnus Bjørkavoll-Bergseth, Monica Chivulescu, Lars Gunnar Klæboe, Lars Dejgaard, Bjørn Auestad, Øyvind Skadberg, Tor Melberg, Stig Urheim, Kristina Haugaa, Thor Edvardsen, Stein Ørn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.1081664/full