Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 28, 2025
04:45
Real-Time Electrocardiogram Monitoring During Treadmill Training in Mice
Published on: May 5, 2022
2.6K
Valvular Heart Disease in Athletes.
Bradley J Petek1, Aaron L Baggish2
1Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
|March 31, 2022
Summary
Athletes with valvular heart disease, including aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation, have limited exercise data. This review examines current guidelines and data for managing these conditions in athletes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Valvular heart disease affects athletes, with degenerative causes in older individuals and congenital/genetic links in younger ones.
- Current exercise guidelines for athletes with valvular disorders rely heavily on expert consensus due to limited data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current data and guideline recommendations for athletes with common valvular heart conditions.
- To address emerging clinical challenges in managing these athletes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing data on valvular heart disease in athletes.
- Analysis of current guideline recommendations.
- Discussion of clinical conundrums and emerging issues.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of degenerative valvular disorders in older athletes.
- Association of congenital/genetic syndromes with valvular disorders in younger athletes.
- Identification of common valvular conditions: aortic stenosis, bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), mitral regurgitation (MR), mitral valve prolapse (MVP), and thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for more robust data on exercise risks and benefits for athletes with valvular heart disease.
- Expert consensus currently guides management, highlighting areas for further research and evidence-based recommendations.
More Related Videos
12:12Echocardiographic Approaches and Protocols for Comprehensive Phenotypic Characterization of Valvular Heart Disease in Mice
Published on: February 14, 2017
16.2K
07:24Reduction in Left Ventricular Wall Stress and Improvement in Function in Failing Hearts using Algisyl-LVR
Published on: April 8, 2013
24.4K
Related Concept Videos
01:20Exercise and Cardiovascular Response
1.2K
Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
1.2K
01:16Heart Valves
6.2K
The human heart is a complex organ with an intricate system of valves that regulate blood flow. There are two main types of valves: atrioventricular (AV) valves and semilunar valves.
The AV valves prevent the backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria during ventricular contraction. These valves function with the assistance of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles. When the ventricles are relaxed, the chordae tendineae are slack, allowing blood to flow from the atria into the...
The AV valves prevent the backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria during ventricular contraction. These valves function with the assistance of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles. When the ventricles are relaxed, the chordae tendineae are slack, allowing blood to flow from the atria into the...
6.2K
01:23Rheumatic Heart Disease I: Introduction
63
Rheumatic heart disease or RHD is a chronic condition that results from rheumatic fever, causing permanent damage to the heart valves.Etiology and Risk FactorsIt primarily arises from rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease that can develop after untreated or inadequately treated group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis. Streptococcus spreads through direct contact with oral or respiratory secretions. While the bacteria are the causative agents, factors like malnutrition, overcrowding, poor...
63
01:25Aortic Regurgitation III: Medical Management
57
Aortic regurgitation (AR) is when the aortic valve does not close or seal properly, leading to backward blood circulation from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole. Common causes of AR include rheumatic heart disease, congenital valve defects, and aortic root dilation. Managing AR requires a multifaceted approach to alleviate symptoms, preserve left ventricular function, and address the underlying cause of the regurgitation. Patients with symptomatic AR or significant left...
57
01:22Rheumatic Heart Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
95
The key clinical manifestations of Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) include several distinct cardiac symptoms.Carditis, a hallmark of acute rheumatic fever, involves inflammation of the heart's endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium. Chronic RHD often results from recurrent episodes of carditis. Its symptoms include the following:Murmurs are caused by valvular damage, especially to the mitral and aortic valves. Mitral stenosis or regurgitation is common, with characteristic heart murmurs...
95
01:27Mitral Valve Prolapse I: Introduction
58
IntroductionThe mitral valve, one of the heart's four valves, regulates blood flow. These valves have flaps that open and close to direct blood properly through the heart and body. During each heartbeat, the flaps open for blood to pass through and seal shut to prevent backflow. Specifically, the mitral valve opens to allow blood flow from the heart's upper left chamber to the lower left chamber. It then closes securely as the lower left chamber contracts to pump blood to the body, preventing...
58