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CARDIAC ADAPTATIONS IN ELITE ENDURANCE ATHLETES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS AND TRAINING EFFECTS Biswajit Sharma1 & Dr. Sangeeta Gupta2 1. Research Scholar Department of Physical Education Shri Venkateshwara University Gajraula, Amroha U.P, India 2. Supervisor Shri Venkateshwara University Gajraula, Amroha U.P, India Abstract: Endurance athletes' cardiac adaptations are considerable in response to hard training, demanding careful examination and monitoring to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and performance. This study looks at the complex link between endurance training and cardiac adaptations, with an emphasis on the importance of echocardiography in measuring heart anatomy and function. Physiological changes such as left ventricular hypertrophy, enlarged chamber dimensions, diastolic function abnormalities, and right ventricular adaptations are among the most significant discoveries. The distinction between physiological adaptations and pathological states is critical for clinical treatment and athlete care. Optimizing athlete health and performance while reducing the risk of adverse cardiac events requires interdisciplinary teamwork, individualized training plans, screening, and monitoring recommendations. Prospective avenues for study include examining the diversity among individuals in cardiac remodeling, examining novel technologies in cardiac imaging, and optimizing training regimens to augment the overall health of athletes. For the purpose of improving therapeutic treatment and expanding our knowledge of cardiac adaptations in endurance athletes, ongoing assessment and research are essential.

Keywords: Elite Endurance Athletes, Endurance Sports, Cardiac Adaptations, Echocardiography.