Exercise-Induced Fluid Retention, Cardiac Volume Overload, and Peripheral Edema in Ultra-Distance Cyclists

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Introduction: Ultracyclists expose themselves to extreme physical challenges. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of ultracycling on electrolyte and fluid balance and investigate the potential occurrence of peripheral edema.

Methods: A total of 4 clinical visits were performed before, during, and after a 6-day bicycle ride in 13 ultracyclists (5 female, 8 male) including serial laboratory analyses of blood and urine, bioelectrical impedance, and echocardiography. Throughout the ride, participants continuously tracked fluid intake, measured extremity circumferences daily, and self-tested urinary electrolytes using a point-of-care testing device. Portrait photos were judged by 20 physicians for occurrence of facial and eyelid edema.

Results: Participants covered a mean distance of 1205 km and 19,417 vertical meters. From baseline to day 6, body weight remained stable (P = 0.479); however, body composition changed with increasing total body water (TBW) (+1.98 l ± 1.37, P = 0.003) and plasma volume (+18.86 % ± 10.7, P < 0.001). A significant increase in N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) (+297.99 ng/l ± 190.42, P < 0.001) until day 6 indicates concomitant cardiac volume overload. Swelling of face and eyelids peaked on day 5 (both P ≤ 0.033). On recovery, changes partly resolved. Although urinary sodium concentration showed a nadir on day 4 (-32.18 mmol/l ± 23.88, P = 0.022), plasma osmolality (+5.69 mmosmol/kg ± 5.88, P = 0.004) and copeptin (+38.28 pg/ml ± 18.90, P < 0.001) increased steadily until day 6.

Conclusion: Ultracycling over multiple days induces extracellular volume expansion, peripheral edema, and cardiac volume overload. Renal sodium and water retention is likely contributing to this condition.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:9

Enthalten in:

Kidney international reports - 9(2024), 1 vom: 31. Jan., Seite 152-161

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Gauckler, Philipp [VerfasserIn]
Kesenheimer, Jana S [VerfasserIn]
Leierer, Johannes [VerfasserIn]
Kruus, Maren [VerfasserIn]
Schreinlechner, Michael [VerfasserIn]
Theurl, Fabian [VerfasserIn]
Bauer, Axel [VerfasserIn]
Denicolò, Sara [VerfasserIn]
Egger, Alexander [VerfasserIn]
Seeber, Beata [VerfasserIn]
Mayer, Gert [VerfasserIn]
Kolbinger, Fiona R [VerfasserIn]
Kronbichler, Andreas [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Arginine vasopressin
Exercise
Fluid overload
Journal Article
Overhydration
Peripheral edema
Ultra-endurance cycling

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Date Revised 06.02.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ekir.2023.10.025

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368019772