Right Ventricle Chamber of Young Trained Athletes: Morphology and Function

Conclusion: Although the found EF values were substantially similar, the morphological assessment of the initial modifications of this chamber of the young “athlete's heart”, results seem to be more accurate using the 3D method than 2D. The clinical implication of this aspect could be of interest in case of difficulty in drawing a clear diagnosis of any RV chamber disease in young athletes.

Source: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine - July 24, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research