Exercise-induced cardiomyopathy / Cardiac Fatigue
Conditions
Interventions
cardiac damage
exercise
skeletal muscle
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Marathon runners, >45 years of age, healthy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: known cardiovascular diseases, unable to undergo MRI-scan
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the MRI characterization of cardiac and skeletal muscle damage (i.e. edema / diffuse fibrosis / late gadolinium enhancement / etc.). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include concentrations of cardiac biomarkers (troponin I, BNP), ECG characteristics and exercise intensity (heart rate) during marathon running. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed