Even Olympic athletes have cardiac abnormalities and may be at risk of cardiovascular disease
Friday, May 15, 2015 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Even athletes whose performance and fitness are at the very highest level may have life-threatening cardiovascular abnormalities. Indeed, a study of more than 2000 athletes eligible for the summer and winter Olympic games and screened for cardiovascular health has now revealed an unexpectedly high prevalence of cardiovascular conditions, some of which were considered as very serious threats to health.