Posts Tagged ‘Competitive Sports’
Atrial Fibrillation In Endurance Athletes Still Poses Problems For Sports Cardiologists
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
The fulfilment which so many people increasingly derive from competitive sports and endurance training comes with a real - even if rare - twist. Because, while most people will enjoy the benefits and pleasures of exercise, there are a few for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even sudden death, especially among those in middle-age or with pre-existing cardiac diseases.