Waśkiewicz Zbigniew, Bezuglov Eduard, Talibov Oleg, Gajda Robert, Mukhambetov Zhassyn, Azerbaev Daulet, Bondarev Sergei
Institute of Sport Sciences, Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, 40-065 Katowice, Poland.
Department of Sports Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2025 Jul 7;12(7):260. doi: 10.3390/jcdd12070260.
Endurance training induces significant cardiac remodeling, with evidence suggesting that prolonged high-intensity exercise may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, physiological responses differ by event type. This review compares AF-related markers in marathon and ultramarathon runners, focusing on structural adaptations, inflammatory and endothelial biomarkers, and the incidence of arrhythmias. A systematic analysis of 29 studies revealed consistent left atrial (LA) enlargement in marathon runners linked to elevated AF risk and fibrosis markers such as Galectin-3 and PIIINP. In contrast, ultramarathon runners exhibited right atrial (RA) dilation and increased systemic inflammation, as indicated by elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and soluble E-selectin levels. AF incidence in marathoners ranged from 0.43 per 100 person-years to 4.4%, while direct AF incidence data remain unavailable for ultramarathon populations, highlighting a critical evidence gap. These findings suggest distinct remodeling patterns and pathophysiological profiles between endurance disciplines, with implications for athlete screening and cardiovascular risk stratification.
耐力训练会引起显著的心脏重塑,有证据表明长期高强度运动可能会增加心房颤动(AF)的风险。然而,生理反应因运动项目类型而异。本综述比较了马拉松和超级马拉松跑者中与房颤相关的标志物,重点关注结构适应性、炎症和内皮生物标志物以及心律失常的发生率。对29项研究的系统分析显示,马拉松跑者存在一致的左心房(LA)扩大,这与房颤风险升高以及诸如半乳糖凝集素-3和Ⅲ型前胶原氨基端肽(PIIINP)等纤维化标志物有关。相比之下,超级马拉松跑者表现出右心房(RA)扩张和全身炎症增加,高敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)和可溶性E选择素水平升高表明了这一点。马拉松运动员的房颤发病率为每100人年0.43例至4.4%,而超级马拉松人群的直接房颤发病率数据仍然缺乏,这突出了一个关键的证据空白。这些发现表明耐力运动项目之间存在不同的重塑模式和病理生理特征,对运动员筛查和心血管风险分层具有启示意义。