Abstract
In athletes, an increase in left atrial volumes is observed, associated with decreased atrial contractile performance and enhanced conduit function.
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Physiological / physiology
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Adult
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Bicycling / physiology*
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Cardiac Volume / physiology
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Diastole / physiology
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Echocardiography, Doppler
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Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging*
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Humans
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Male
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Reference Values
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Running / physiology*
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Stroke Volume / physiology
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Swimming / physiology*
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Ventricular Function, Left / physiology