Table 4 Myocardial oedema (STIR), hyperemia assessment (rGE), and fibrosis (LHE) pre and post marathon.
CMR Index | Pre Marathon | Post Marathon (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Myocardial:Skeletal STIR Ratio | 1.3 (SD 0.3) | 1.4 (SD 0.3) |
Percentage SI Increase in rGE Myocardium | 30% (SD 8%) | 31% (SD 9.6%) |
rGE Myocardium:Skeletal Muscle Ratio | 2.1 (0.9) | 2.4 (1.0) |
LGE | Nil | Nil |