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Vigorous exertion increases the risk of sudden cardiac death in athletes by 2- to 3-fold compared with nonathletes.
Vigorous exertion increases the risk of sudden cardiac death in athletes by 2- to 3-fold compared with nonathletes, highlighting the context for preparticipation screening.
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May guide preparticipation screening in athletes; leaves open absolute risk and prevention strategies.
Regular physical activity is associated with appreciable cardiovascular benefits but, paradoxically, vigorous exertion increases the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes by 2-to 3-fold compared with nonathletes.
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Bohm et al. (2015) studied this question. Vigorous exertion increases the risk of sudden cardiac death in athletes by 2- to 3-fold compared with nonathletes.
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