In this overview, we summarize the findings of the literature with regards to physiology and
pathophysiology of ultra-marathon running. The number of ultra-marathon races and the …

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 …

Background Right ventricular (RV) diastolic function has been associated with outcomes for
patients with pulmonary hypertension; however, the relationship between biomechanics and …

Background: Cartilage turnover and load-induced tissue changes are frequently assessed
by quantifying concentrations of cartilage biomarkers in serum. To date, information on the …

Background Acute exercise promotes transient exercise-induced cardiac fatigue, which
affects the right ventricle and to a lesser extent the left ventricle. Hypoxic exposure induces …

Aims Endurance sports practice has significantly increased over the last decades, with a
growing proportion of participants older than 40 years. Although the benefits of moderate …

Background The cardiac consequences of undertaking endurance exercise are the topic of
recent debate. The purpose of this review is to provide an update on a growing body of …

Cardiac function has been shown to transiently decrease following prolonged exercise, with
greater durations related to increased impairment. However, the prospective assessment of …

Moderate endurance exercise leads to an improvement in cardiovascular performance,
stress resilience, and blood function. However, the influence of chronic endurance exercise …

Aims Early diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) by
determination of diastolic dysfunction is challenging. Strain–volume loop (SVL) is a new tool …