Publications by authors named "R S Palazzo"
Background: Recent research emphasizes the importance of integrating psychological-emotional factors with nutrition and body composition in athletes. This study investigates the correlations between these aspects in 36 professional rugby players, aiming to identify relationships that could optimize sports performance and overall well-being.
Methods: The study sample included 36 male athletes (mean age: 24.
: Solid organ transplant recipients (OTR) have been recently involved in exercise prescription programs in order to reduce the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. The normal systolic and diastolic cardiac function is fundamental to personalizing the prescription. Diastolic dysfunction can be associated to a higher risk of cardiovascular events and left atrial (LA) strain is an emerging parameter in the evaluation of diastolic compromising, especially in subjects with preserved ejection fraction.
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- Energy availability (EA) is crucial for athlete health and performance, and this study explores EA differences between endurance athletes and rugby players.
- The research involved 18 endurance athletes and 36 rugby players, measuring their energy intake and expenditure, ultimately calculating EA using fat-free mass.
- Findings showed that endurance athletes had lower fat-free mass and EA than rugby players, indicating more restrictive eating habits, yet both groups sustained normal body composition.
Aortic stenosis and obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are common conditions. When both are present in the same patient, the management can be challenging. We report what we believe to be the first time a cardiac myosin inhibitor has been used before transcutaneous aortic valve replacement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIt is widely demonstrated that moderate-intensity exercise is associated with improved fitness in non-communicable chronic diseases. However, there are no specific guidelines available for transplant recipients. Body composition is closely linked to exercise capacity, typically estimated by cardiopulmonary testing, but its potential correlation with cardiovascular health outcomes has not been investigated yet.
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