Left ventricular vortex formation time in elite athletes: novel predictor of myocardial performance

Conclusion There was no significant difference between VFT at rest and immediately post-exercise. However, VFT at rest correlated with immediate post-exercise augmented systolic and early diastolic tissue Doppler indicators of myocardial performance in elite athletes.
Source: Heart Asia - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research