Left atrial mechanics and aortic stiffness following high intensity interval training: a randomised controlled study [Abstract]
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Jalaludeen, N., Bull, S., Taylor, K. A., Wiles, J., Coleman, D., Mukhtar, O., Cheriyan, J., Wilkinson, I.B., Sharma, R. and O'Driscoll, J. 2020. Left atrial mechanics and aortic stiffness following high intensity interval training: a randomised controlled study [Abstract]. European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging. 21 (1). https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjci/jez319.221
Authors | Jalaludeen, N., Bull, S., Taylor, K. A., Wiles, J., Coleman, D., Mukhtar, O., Cheriyan, J., Wilkinson, I.B., Sharma, R. and O'Driscoll, J. |
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Abstract | Purpose: High intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to improve important health parameters, including aerobic capacity, blood pressure, cardiac autonomic modulation and left ventricular (LV) mechanics. However, adaptations in left atrial (LA) mechanics and aortic stiffness remain unclear. Methods: Forty-one physically inactive males and females were recruited. Participants were randomised to either a 4-week HIIT intervention (n=21) or 4-week control period (n=20). The HIIT protocol consisted of 3x30-second maximal cycle ergometer sprints with a resistance of 7.5% body weight, interspersed with 2-minutes of active unloaded recovery, 3 times per week. Speckle tracking imaging of the LA and M-Mode tracing of the aorta was performed pre and post HIIT and control period. Results: Following HIIT, there was significant improvement in LA mechanics, including LA reservoir (13.9±13.4%, p=0.033), LA conduit (8.9±11.2%, p=0.023) and LA contractile (5±4.5%, p=0.044) mechanics compared to the control condition. In addition, aortic distensibility (2.1±2.7cm2dyn-1103, p=0.031) and aortic stiffness index (-2.6±4.6, p=0.041) were improved compared to the control condition. In stepwise linear regression analysis, aortic distensibility change was significantly associated with LA stiffness change R2 of 0.613 (p=0.002). Conclusion: A short-term programme of HIIT was associated with a significant improvement in LA mechanics and aortic stiffness. These adaptations may have important health implications and contribute to the improved LV diastolic and systolic mechanics, aerobic capacity and blood pressure previously documented following HIIT. |
Keywords | Aorta; Aortic stiffness; Left atrium; Autonomic nervous system; Cardiovascular disease risk factors; Left ventricle; High intensity interval training; Randomised controlled study; Diastole; Systole; Arterial pressure; Diagnostic imaging; Heart; Linear regression; Aerobic capacity; Ergometers; Two-dimensional speckle tracking |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging |
Journal citation | 21 (1) |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISSN | 2047-2412 |
2047-2404 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjci/jez319.221 |
Official URL | https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjci/jez319.221 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 17 Jan 2020 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 15 Jun 2020 |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/8vq12/left-atrial-mechanics-and-aortic-stiffness-following-high-intensity-interval-training-a-randomised-controlled-study-abstract
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