Reports from Monash University Highlight Recent Findings in Obesity, Fitness and Wellness [The Reduction of the Left Ventricular Long-axis Early Diastolic Peak Velocity (e') Evident By Early-middle Age Occurs In the Absence of...].

A recent report from Monash University in Clayton, Australia discusses research findings on obesity, fitness, and wellness. The study focused on the decrease in the left ventricular long-axis early diastolic peak velocity (e') that occurs by early-middle age. The researchers found that this decrease is primarily due to a reduction in left ventricular long-axis excursion during early diastole, rather than a slowing of active relaxation. The study also identified correlations between e', age, left ventricular systolic excursion, and time intervals. The findings suggest that the decrease in e' observed with aging can be attributed to the accompanying reduction in early diastolic excursion. [Extracted from the article]