Influence of training status on cardiac and vascular functioning in young recreational and competitive male rowers

Falcioni, Lavinia; Gallotta, Maria Chiara; Baldari, Carlo; Cardinali, Ludovica; Campanella, M.; Ferrari, Dafne; Guidetti, Laura; Meucci, Marco

doi:10.3389/fped.2023.1162594

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“…Augmentation index at 75 bpm (AIx75) is a measure of peripheral arterial stiffness. The stiffer the peripheral arteries are, the earlier and augmented will be the reflection of the pulse wave from the periphery 7,[12][13][14] .…”

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“…Higher arterial stiffness augments systolic pressure and consequently AIx which represents the afterload inflicting the ventricles. Elevated arterial stiffness increases the risk of development of cardiovascular events and impairs cardiovascular functions 7,[12][13][14] . While no threshold values have been described in the literature for AIx75, it has been suggested that 27.6% is an appropriate cutoff for AIx75 (SphygmoCor) 14 .…”

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Body Mass Index and Non-invasive Cardiovascular Parameters

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2024

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Background: Epidemiological studies on body mass index (BMI) and non-invasive cardiovascular parameters are limited and inconsistent. To provide more informative data for further prevention and control, we examined associations between BMI, as well as overweight/obesity, and non-invasive cardiovascular parameters and their dose-response relationships in North Carolina Appalachian adults. Methods: A total of 71 participants were included in this analysis. Non-invasive cardiovascular parameters included carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity for measuring central arterial stiffness, augmentation index at 75 bpm for gauging peripheral arterial stiffness, ejection time for indicating left ventricular performance, and Buckberg index for measuring coronary microvascular circulation. Logistic regression models were used for analysis. Results: Every unit (kg/m2) increase in BMI was associated with a 25% statistically significant increased multivariable-adjusted odds of higher central arterial stiffness (odds ratio: 1.25; 95% confidence interval: 1.04-1.51), a 31% increased adjusted odds of higher peripheral arterial stiffness, a 23% statistically significant increased adjusted odds of worse left ventricular performance, and a 25% statistically significant increased adjusted odds of worse coronary microvascular circulation. Overweight/obesity was associated with a 532% statistically significant increased odds of higher arterial stiffness (6.32; 1.42-28.09), and a 704% statistically significant increased odds of worse left ventricular performance after adjusting for age, sex, physical activity, and body fat percentage. Conclusion: Increased BMI, especially overweight/obesity, was significantly associated with the increased risk of worse cardiovascular health, measured by non-invasive cardiovascular parameters. Efforts need to be focused on improving interventions to lower BMI/reduce overweight and obesity in North Carolina, especially in Appalachian populations.

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