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Abstract

Purpose

This study aimed to assess the hemodynamic changes in the vena cava and predict the likelihood of Cardiac Remodeling (CR) and Myocardial Fibrosis (MF) in athletes utilizing four-dimensional (4D) parameters.

Materials and Methods

A total of 108 athletes and 29 healthy sedentary controls were prospectively recruited and underwent Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) scanning. The 4D flow parameters, including both general and advanced parameters of four planes for the Superior Vena Cava (SVC) and Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) (sheets 1-4), were measured and compared between the different groups. Four machine learning models were employed to predict the occurrence of CR and/or MF.

Results

Most general 4D flow parameters related to VC were increased in athletes and positive athletes compared to controls ( < 0.05). Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM) was the most effective model in sheet 2 of SVC, with the area under the curve values of 0.891, accuracy of 85.2%, sensitivity of 84.6%, and specificity of 85.4%. The top five predictors in descending order were as follows: net positive volume, forward volume, waist circumference, body weight, and body surface area.

Conclusion

Physical activity can induce a high flow state in the vena cava. CR and/or MF may elevate the peak velocity and maximum pressure gradient of the IVC. This study successfully constructed a GBM model with high efficacy for predicting CR and/or MF. This model may provide guidance on the frequency of follow-up and the development of appropriate exercise plans for athletes.

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Keyword(s): 4D flow; Athletes; Cardiovascular adverse events; Machine learning; Myocardial Fibrosis; Vena cava

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