Diagnostic Challenges in Sports Cardiology

• Other Authors: Malek, Lukasz (Editor), Postuła, Marek (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: Medicine; professional ultramarathon runner; echocardiography; electrocardiogram; magnetic resonance imaging; Cardiac 31P-MR spectroscopy; blood tests; running; exercise; marathon; troponin; risk factor; AVNRT; endurance training; HRM; triathlon; exertion cardiac arrhythmia; Holter ECG; sudden cardiac arrest; CPVT; catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia; genetic testing; cardiovascular capacity; performance; cross-country skiing amateur; heart; vegan; athletes' hearts; runners; diet; biomarkers; amateur; sports cardiology; microRNA; endurance sport; adaptive changes; cardiac hypertrophy; cardiac fibrosis; asymptomatic preexcitation; athlete; WPW; heart rate; respiratory rate; heart rate variability; reliability; repeatability; modern penthatlon; athletes; heart rate monitor; ECG; portable/wearable monitoring system; endurance running; cycling; long-term assessment; arrhythmia; exertion rhythm disorders; QARDIO MD system; modern pentathlon; physiological state; autonomic nervous system; caffeine; anabolic androgenic steroids; heart disease; cardiac magnetic resonance imaging; n/a
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The foundations of sports cardiology include promoting physical activity and providing a safe environment for training and competition for all athletes at all levels, from professional to recreational. To combine these two aims, reliable tools to perform preparticipation screenings are needed. Moreo...