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Table 2 Comparison of exercise parameters between athletes with abnormal and normal ET results

From: The influence of LV geometry on the occurrence of abnormal exercise tests in athletes

 

Abnormal ET results (n = 73)

Normal ET results (n = 73)

P-value

Rest MAP (mmHg)

97.2 ± 10.4

102.1 ± 11.9

0.009*

Max MAP (mmHg)

119.5 ± 12.3

121.6 ± 11.9

0.301

Rest HF (bpm)

66.3 ± 13.9

67.8 ± 13.6

0.516

Max HF (bpm)

174.8 ± 16.5

167.8 ± 14.5

0.007*

% pred HF max

99.7 ± 8.0

95.4 ± 7.7

0.001*

Wmax (watt)

331.8 ± 73.2

331.9 ± 72.2

0.994

% pred Wmax

152.6 ± 22.6

153.8 ± 26.2

0.776

  1. *P < 0.05
  2. ET exercise testing, Rest variables measured in rest, Max variables measured at maximal exercise, MAP mean arterial pressure, HF heart frequency, % pred HF max percentage predicted maximal heart frequency, Wmax maximal workload, % pred Wmax, percentage predicted maximal workload
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

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