EVALUATING DIASTOLIC FUNCTION IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION HEART FAILURE: A CLINICAL STUDY USING ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Abstract

Objective: To determine the clinical efficacy of echocardiography in assessing diastolic function in football players who have experienced myocardial infarction with preserved ejection fraction heart failure. Methods: This study involved 54 football players with myocardial infarction and preserved ejection fraction heart failure, treated at our medical center from September 2020 to January 2021. They were compared to 50 healthy, physically active volunteers. Both groups underwent echocardiographic evaluations focusing on cardiac structure and function. The quality of life of the football players was assessed before and after the echocardiographic evaluations. Results: The observation group showed elevated serum levels of troponin I (cTnI) and N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Echocardiographic findings indicated significant differences in diastolic function between groups, with the E/A ratio and E/E' ratio notably higher in the observation group. Post-treatment, the quality of life in the observation group improved significantly (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Echocardiography is a valuable clinical tool for evaluating diastolic function in football players who have suffered myocardial infarction with preserved ejection fraction heart failure, especially post-stenting. This study highlights the importance of specialized cardiac assessments in athletes to facilitate optimal recovery and athletic performance.