Table 5. Partial correlation coefficients (r) between aerobic and anaerobic properties with myocardial performance index (MPI), aortic elastic properties and LVM·BSA-3/2 in total group (athletes and control subjects together, n = 44).
|
VO2 max |
Peak Power |
Average Power |
LVM·BSA-3/2 |
.410 ** |
.439 ** |
.464 ** |
MPI |
-.157 |
.054 |
-.099 |
Aortic distensibility |
.003 |
.217 |
.333 * |
Aortic stiffness index |
.103 |
.189 |
.350 * |
* p < 0.05** p < 0.01LVM = left ventricular mass, BSA = body surface area.