Table 1. List of the main cardiovascular parameters and their sex-related difference at peak dynamic exercise.
| Parameter | Sex-related Differences |
|---|---|
| Heart Rate | No-difference between sexes |
| Stroke Volume | Usually higher in men |
| Stroke Index | Slightly higher in men or similar between sexes |
| Stroke Volume normalized by lean body mass | No-difference between sexes |
| Cardiac Output | Usually higher in men |
| Cardiac Index | Slightly higher in men or similar between sexes |
| Ejection Fraction | Slightly higher in men or similar between sexes |
| Arterio-venous oxygen difference | Usually higher in men |
| Systemic Vascular Resistance | Usually lower in women |