HMKN495Z - Clinical Exercise Physiology

My research focused on how the human atria moderate diastolic filling of the ventricles at rest and during exercise. Endurance training is known to improve diastolic function both at rest and during exercise. Although increased ventricular compliance seen in endurance-trained individuals explains some of the improvement in ventricular filling, it is likely that enhanced atrial performance also contributes. Long-term endurance training elicits parallel morphological and functional remodeling in the ventricles as well as atria, with increased reservoir volume found at rest in highly trained individuals. We demonstrated that phasic atrial contributions to ventricular filling changed dependent on heart rate to optimize stroke volume. My research methodology includes right-sided cardiac catheterization, 2D and Doppler echocardiography, non-invasive cardiac output monitoring, and clinical exercise testing.

Advanced Cardiorespiratory PhysiologyIntroductory Exercise PhysiologyClinical Exercise Testing and Prescription

Demonstrated & led exercises for clientsAdministered treatments including ultrasound & interferential current (IFC)Charting and paperwork