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Weizhe Zhang1, Ming Chen2, Haozhang Huang3
1Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Recreational athletes face a low risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or sudden cardiac death (SCD). A personalized, symptom-based preparticipation evaluation is recommended over universal screening to enhance safety and promote lifelong sports participation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sports Medicine
- Preventive Cardiology
Background:
- Regular physical activity offers cardiovascular benefits but can rarely trigger sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or sudden cardiac death (SCD) in susceptible individuals.
- Preventive strategies have primarily focused on competitive athletes, neglecting the growing population of recreational participants.
- Recreational athletes experience a low but significant incidence of SCA/SCD, with coronary artery disease being prevalent in middle-aged individuals and inherited cardiomyopathies accounting for fewer cases.
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