Structural and functional characteristics of healthy heart and their interrelations with vegetative heart regulation
Abstract
Aim. To outline the complex approach to the assessment of healthy heart structure, geometry, and vegetative regulation; to specify the normative criteria for quantitative indices of left ventricular (LV) remodelling.
Material and methods. The study included 106 healthy people, aged 33,15±10,26 years (47 men, 59 women), without cardiovascular disease. All participants underwent transthoracic echocardiography (EchoCG), with LV remodelling index calculation, and 24-hour ECG monitoring with heart rate variability assessment.
Results. The methodology for EchoCG assessment of remodelling process was developed, and the gender-specific normative values for remodelling indices were identified. Gender differences in LV structure, geometry, and vegetative heart regulation were observed.
Conclusion. The results obtained could be used in further research on adaptive and pathological heart remodelling and vegetative heart regulation.
About the Authors
E. M. Khurs
Ural State Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Yekaterinburg
Russian Federation
Yekaterinburg
A. V. Poddubnaya
Ural State Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Yekaterinburg
Russian Federation
Yekaterinburg
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Khurs E.M., Poddubnaya A.V. Structural and functional characteristics of healthy heart and their interrelations with vegetative heart regulation. Cardiovascular Therapy and Prevention. 2011;10(1):80-86. (In Russ.)
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