Table 6. Partial correlation coefficients (r) between aerobic and anaerobic properties
with myocardial performance index (MPI), aortic elastic properties and LVM·BSA-3/2 in different groups.

 

VO2 max

Peak Power

Average Power

Controls (n=12)

 

 

 

LVM·BSA-3/2

.249

.711*

.631

MPI

.162

.156

-.031

Aortic distensibility

.533

.294

.631

Aortic stiffness index

.415

.129

.565

Basketball players (n=12)

 

 

 

LVM·BSA-3/2

-.111

-.244

.364

MPI

-.125

-.452

-.395

Aortic distensibility

-.019

.352

.235

Aortic stiffness index

.057

.338

.158

Soccer players (n=20)

 

 

 

LVM·BSA-3/2

-.051

-.053

-.135

MPI

-.146

.226

.098

Aortic distensibility

.046

.194

.334

Aortic stiffness index

.284

.165

.439
* p < 0.05
LVM = left ventricular mass, BSA = body surface area.