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Sudden death in squash players.

R J Northcote, A D Evans, D Ballantyne

    Lancet (London, England)
    |January 21, 1984
    PubMed
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    Sudden cardiac deaths occurred in thirty individuals playing squash. Coronary heart disease was the primary cause, with many having known cardiovascular risk factors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Sports Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Sudden death during physical activity is a concern.
    • Squash is a strenuous sport.
    • Understanding the causes of exercise-related sudden death is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the characteristics of sudden deaths associated with squash playing.
    • To identify the underlying cardiovascular pathologies.
    • To assess the role of pre-existing risk factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series analysis.
    • Review of necropsy findings for 27 subjects.
    • Analysis of clinical history and prodromal symptoms.

    Main Results:

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    • Thirty sudden deaths (29 men, 1 woman; mean age 46.7 years) were linked to squash.
    • Coronary heart disease (CHD) was found in 23 subjects.
    • Other causes included valvular heart disease, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, and intracerebral hemorrhage. Sixteen CHD cases had identifiable risk factors. Twelve had pre-existing cardiovascular conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Squash playing can be associated with sudden cardiac death, primarily due to coronary heart disease.
    • Pre-existing cardiovascular conditions and risk factors are common in affected individuals.
    • Awareness and screening for cardiovascular health are important for athletes.