Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Magnitude, Causes, and Prevention Strategies - A Literature Review

• Main Authors: Bohdan Melnyk (Author), Artur Rygielski (Author), Emilia Latour (Author), Marianna Latour (Author), Roksana Judek (Author), Mariia Melnyk (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes, though rare, is the leading cause of exercise-related mortality and poses significant concern due to the symbolic health and vitality of athletes. This review examines the epidemiology, causes, and prevention strategies of SCD in athletes. SCD, defined as sudd...