Cardiac Systolic And Diastolic Function During Incremental Exercise In Highly-trained Youth Soccer Players

Superior peak VO2 values have been noted in pre-pubertal soccer players compared to their recreationally active peers. It is unclear, what the underlying cardiovascular mechanisms are that give rise to this high level of aerobic fitness. PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to evaluate global markers of systolic and diastolic function in a group of highly-trained, pre-pubertal soccer players during an incremental exercise test. METHODS: Twenty-two,...