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 and ** p < 0.01
LVM = left ventricular mass, BSA = body surface area .