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Area of Science:

  • Sports Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Ischemic heart disease (IHD) poses unique challenges for athletes.
  • Existing guidelines require updates to reflect current medical knowledge and practices.
  • Determining safe sports participation for athletes with IHD is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the new section on ischemic heart disease (IHD) from the Italian Sports Cardiology Guidelines (COCIS).
  • To provide updated recommendations for the evaluation, management, and sports eligibility of athletes with known or suspected IHD.
  • To outline a risk-stratified approach integrating clinical, functional, and imaging assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of current evidence on IHD in athletes.
  • Development of risk stratification criteria for sports participation.
  • Integration of clinical, functional, and imaging assessments.
  • Consideration of specific clinical scenarios: suspected/stable coronary artery disease (CAD), post-revascularization, and post-myocardial infarction.

Main Results:

  • Updated recommendations for evaluating athletes with IHD.
  • Emphasis on a risk-stratified approach for determining sports eligibility.
  • Inclusion of criteria for athletes with asymptomatic or subclinical IHD.
  • Specific guidance for athletes in three clinical settings: suspected/stable CAD, post-revascularization, and post-myocardial infarction.

Conclusions:

  • The COCIS guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for managing athletes with IHD.
  • A risk-stratified approach is essential for ensuring athlete safety in competitive sports.
  • These updated recommendations will aid clinicians in making informed decisions regarding sports eligibility for athletes with IHD.