Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Common ECG changes in athletes.

N Hanne-Paparo, Y Drory, Y Schoenfeld

    Cardiology
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    A cortical biomarker of audibility and processing efficacy in children with single-sided deafness using a cochlear implant.

    Scientific reports·2023
    Same author

    Outcomes of intubation and endoscopic DCR in functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

    Rhinology·2022
    Same author

    An Israeli national survey on ischemic colitis induced by pre-colonoscopy bowel preparation (R1).

    Acta gastro-enterologica Belgica·2022
    Same author

    Correction to: Management of chronic knee pain caused by postsurgical or posttraumatic neuroma of the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve.

    Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research·2021
    Same author

    Management of chronic knee pain caused by postsurgical or posttraumatic neuroma of the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve.

    Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research·2021
    Same author

    Ibuprofen use and clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients.

    Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2020

    Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in athletes like sinus bradycardia and hypertrophy are common normal variants. These findings should not restrict physical activity if no cardiovascular disease is present.

    Area of Science:

    • Sports Cardiology
    • Cardiovascular Physiology
    • Exercise Electrocardiography

    Background:

    • Athletes often exhibit electrocardiogram (ECG) findings that differ from the general population.
    • Distinguishing normal athletic adaptations from pathological conditions is crucial for athlete health.
    • Previous studies have documented various ECG changes in athletes, necessitating clear interpretation guidelines.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze common ECG changes in a large cohort of healthy athletes.
    • To review existing literature on athletic ECG variations and their underlying mechanisms.
    • To provide guidance on interpreting these ECG findings in the context of athletic training.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of ECG recordings from 3,000 healthy athletes.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Selection and discussion of eight representative ECG tracings.
  • Review of scientific literature on exercise-induced ECG modifications.

    • Main Results:

    • Common findings included sinus bradycardia, atrioventricular conduction disturbances, and ventricular hypertrophy (left and right).
    • Right axis deviation, intraventricular conduction disturbances (predominantly right-sided), and repolarization abnormalities were also frequently observed.
    • These ECG patterns were identified in a significant proportion of the studied healthy athletic population.

    Conclusions:

    • The discussed ECG changes are considered normal variants in healthy athletes.
    • These findings, in the absence of other cardiac disease indicators, should not lead to unwarranted physical activity restrictions.
    • Understanding these physiological adaptations is key to accurate athlete cardiac assessment.