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Catheter ablation in competitive athletes: indication.

F Furlanello1, A Bertoldi, G Inama

  • 1Divisione di Cardiologia e Centro Aritmologico O.C.S. Chiara, Trento, Italy.

Journal of Interventional Cardiology
|November 4, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is crucial for athletes with supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVT), especially Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), to ensure career eligibility. RFA offers a path to continued participation when drug treatments are incompatible with sports.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVT), including those associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), can pose significant risks to athletes' careers and lives.
  • Italian law prohibits antiarrhythmic drug treatment (AAD) for athletes, necessitating alternative solutions for managing SVT.
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) presents a unique treatment option for athletes, prioritizing their eligibility for professional sports.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the specific indications for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in athletes diagnosed with supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVT).
  • To analyze a 20-year cohort of athletes to establish evidence-based criteria for RFA.
  • To prioritize athlete eligibility and career continuation in treatment decisions.

Main Methods:

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  • A retrospective analysis of 1,325 athletes evaluated over a 20-year period (1974-1993) using a standardized cardioarrhythmological protocol.
  • Subgroup analysis included athletes with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), aborted sudden death, and elite professional athletes (TLA).
  • Evaluation of transesophageal atrial pacing (TAP) during exercise for reproducing paroxysmal junctional reentrant tachycardia.

Main Results:

  • Key indications for RFA in athletes include asymptomatic WPW at risk, symptomatic WPW during activity, and paroxysmal junctional reentrant tachycardia that compromises performance.
  • WPW syndrome was present in 28.7% of the studied athletes.
  • Consideration of RFA side-effects, recurrence, recovery time, and natural history of tachyarrhythmias is essential for individual athlete management.

Conclusions:

  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a primary therapeutic option for athletes with supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVT), particularly WPW, to ensure sports eligibility.
  • The decision to perform RFA must balance the risks of the arrhythmia against potential RFA complications and the athlete's career.
  • Careful patient selection and consideration of individual factors are paramount for successful RFA outcomes in athletes.