Athlete's Heart
Student athletes should be given both an EKG and an ECHO to screen for heart defects that could lead to sudden cardiac death, a new study has found. Researchers say using just one of the cardiac tests can cause doctors to miss these defects, which are often masked because of the young athletes' peak physical condition.
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Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Prevention
In the United States, sudden cardiac death occurs most commonly in basketball and football, accounting for 2/3 of incidents. In the rest of... Read more »
Olympic-Sized Diet: Heart-Healthy Options for Pre and Post Workout
Knowing what foods to eat prior to an important event can be a major challenge for competitive athletes, and pre event nerves often play... Read more »
8 Diet Tips to Help Athletes Reach Peak Performance
Athletic sports are becoming increasingly competitive and stressful. If you're an athlete you'll want to be in peak performance year round,... Read more »
Smoking on screen and on the field: Athletes and celebs who smoke
I came across an interesting article yesterday while I was catching up on soccer news. David James is an English soccer goalie who smoked... Read more »
Fitness Lessons from a Newly Minted Athlete
Sometimes fitness can just sneak up on you. Sure, you have to put in the work, but when you find a sport you enjoy doing – well,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Athletic Drama Can Trigger Heart Attacks
Earlier this month, Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio had a heart attack after his team won an overtime victory against Notre Dame. Did the... Read more »
Test spots heart defect in young athletes
Italian researchers say they've identified an abnormal heartbeat pattern in young athletes that could make them vulnerable to severe heart disease in... Read more »
Hidden Heart Disease Impacts Endurance Athletes
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are a few endurance athletes for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even... Read more »
Endurance Athletes Have Dysfunctional Right Ventricles
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Endurance sports can lead to potentially deadly changes in the heart, according to a new study. Belgian researchers report most... Read more »
Testing Teen Athletes
By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 70 cardiologists, medics, administrative assistants... Read more »
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