Table 2.
Comparison between male and female athletes
| Variable | Male athletes | Female athletes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 322 | n = 111 | ||
| Age | 29 (19–43) | 23 (17–35) | P < 0.008* |
| Positive family historya | 91 (28%) | 33 (30%) | P = 0.9 |
| Training time, hours/week | 8 (6–9) | 7 (6–11) | P = 0.5 |
| Training time, hours/year | 350 (312–450.75) | 350 (308–504) | P = 0.4 |
| Sports practice, years | 10 (5–17) | 7 (5–12) | P = 0.07 |
| Mean HR, bpm | 70 (65–74) | 73 (69–77) | P < 0.001* |
| Minimum HR, bpm | 40 (36–42.25) | 42 (39–46) | P < 0.001* |
| Maximum HR, bpm | 169 (152–179) | 171 (154–184) | P = 0.1 |
Data are given as number (percentage) or median (25th–75th percentiles).
bpm, beats per minute; HR, heart rate.
a
For premature (<40 years old in men and <50 years old in women) sudden death, inherited cardiomyopathies, or coronary artery disease.
*
P < 0.05.