Why the study?
Despite recognized benefits of regular exercise training, there are conflicting data regarding its relation with the occurrence of atrial fibrillation in competitive athletes.
Population
Elite athletes
Design
Literature review
Authors
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May prompt AF vigilance in endurance athletes; leaves open causal mechanisms and management thresholds.
High-intensity endurance sports are associated with a 2 to 10 times greater frequency of atrial fibrillation compared to sedentary lifestyles, particularly in male athletes.
Kourek et al. (2024) studied this question.
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