Why the study?
What is the prevalence of ARVD and its association with cardiac arrest and sudden death in competitive athletes?
What is the prevalence of ARVD and its association with cardiac arrest and sudden death in competitive athletes?
ARVD is a major cause of sudden death and cardiac arrest in competitive athletes, highlighting the need to proscribe intense sports activity in affected individuals.
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ARVD accounts for ~25% of arrests in athletes; observational data supports evaluation but leaves open whether restriction alters outcomes.
Furlanello et al. (1998) studied this question.
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