Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Ultra-Marathon Runners

A Pilot Study

Bibliographic Data

ID15463323
AuthorsMichał Konwerski (Medical University of Warsaw), Marek Postuła (0000-0002-7826-4458, Medical University of Warsaw), Marzena Barczuk‐Falęcka (0000-0003-3772-7302, Medical University of Warsaw), Marzena Barczuk-Falęcka (Medical University of Warsaw), Anna Czajkowska (0000-0002-2128-0131, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw), Anna Mróz (0000-0001-7169-5493, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw), Katarzyna Witek (0000-0002-1130-6756, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw), Wawrzyniec Bakalarski (Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw), Aleksandra Gąsecka (0000-0001-5083-7587, Medical University of Warsaw), Łukasz A Małek (0000-0002-9586-0163, Institute of Cardiology), Tomasz Mazurek (0000-0002-3693-8741, Medical University of Warsaw, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume18
Issue6
Pages3136-3136
Publication date2021-03-18
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18063136
PMID33803664
OpenAlexW3136383812
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited37

Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) volume is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Data regarding the influence of extremely intensive training on CVD are scarce. We compared EAT volume among ultra-marathon runners and in the sedentary control group, and assessed the correlations between EAT and risk factors of coronary artery disease (CAD). EAT volume around three main coronary vessels and right ventricle (RV) was measured in 30 healthy amateur ultrarunners and 9 sex- and age-matched sedentary controls using cardiac magnetic resonance. In addition, body composition, lipid profile, interleukin-6 (IL-6) plasma concentration, and intima-media thickness (IMT) were measured as well. The EAT volume was lower in all measured locations in the ultrarunners' group compared to control group ( p p 1 pg/mL) compared to the control group (17% vs. 56%, p p < 0.05 for all). In summary, extremely intensive training may decrease the risk of cardiovascular events in adult population of amateur athletes by reducing the amount and pro-inflammatory activity of EAT. However, more research is needed to draw firm conclusions regarding the anti- and pro-inflammatory effects of intensive training

Adipose tissue · Athletes · Cardiology · Coronary artery disease · Physical therapy · Population · Ventricle · Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity · Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise · Cardiovascular, Neuropeptides, and Oxidative Stress Research · Medicine · Endocrinology · Internal Medicine

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