Atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes still poses problems for cardiologists
Monday, June 22, 2009 - 06:14
in Health & Medicine
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...
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