Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 24, 2025

Real-Time Electrocardiogram Monitoring During Treadmill Training in Mice
Published on: May 5, 2022
Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Consensuses and Controversies
Usman Ghani1, Omer Farooq2, Sundus Alam3
1Cardiology, Northwest General Hospital and Research Center, Peshawar, PAK.
Abstract:
Exercise is widely considered beneficial for cardiovascular health. However, on rare occasions, athletes experience sudden cardiac death without any preceding symptoms. The devastating nature of these events necessitates us to understand the underlying causes. In younger athletes (age <35), the underlying causes are usually hereditary/genetic, whereas in older athletes (age >35), coronary artery disease is prevalent. Sudden cardiac death in athletes can occur regardless of the presence of any structural abnormality in the heart. Despite divergence between guidelines, the majority of cardiology societies recommend at least taking a comprehensive history and performing physical examinations for initial screening for all athletes. This article reviews the consensuses and controversies regarding the incidence, causes, and prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Exercise and Cardiovascular Response
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...
Acute Coronary Syndrome II: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations
Introduction Cardiac Emergencies
Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction
Coronary Artery Disease III: Clinical Manifestations
Acute Coronary Syndrome III: Diagnostic Studies

