Habitual physical activity and regular exercise training improve cardiovascular health and
longevity. A physically active lifestyle is, therefore, a key aspect of primary and secondary …

The right and the left ventricle are interdependent as both structures are nested within the
pericardium, have the septum in common and are encircled with common myocardial fibres …

Importance The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommended a minimum
of 75 vigorous-intensity or 150 moderate-intensity minutes per week (7.5 metabolic …

The role of the sports cardiologist has evolved into an essential component of the medical
care of athletes. In addition to the improvement in health outcomes caused by reductions in …

A routine of regular exercise is highly effective for prevention and treatment of many
common chronic diseases and improves cardiovascular (CV) health and longevity …

Methods Therefore, we investigated cardiac biomarkers (high-sensitive cardiac troponin T
(hs-cTnT), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), heart-type fatty acid-binding …

Background—Running an ultramarathon has been shown to have a transient negative effect
on right ventricular (RV) and left ventricular (LV) function. Additionally, recent findings …

Background The role of physical exercise in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular
diseases has been well described, however, elevations in cardionecrotic biomarkers after …

The first marathon run as an athletic event took place in the context of the Olympic Games in
1896 in Athens, Greece. Today, participation in a 'marathon run'has become a global …

The impact of endurance exercise training on the heart has received significant research
and clinical attention for well over a century. Despite this, many issues remain controversial …