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[Arrhythmias in athlets (author's transl)]

H Degenhardt, H Jungmann

    Medizinische Klinik
    |October 20, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Arrhythmias are common in athletes but rarely indicate heart disease. These cardiac events, often linked to vagotonia and extracardial inflammation, necessitate further examination for underlying chronic conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Cardiology
    • Exercise Physiology

    Context:

    • Elite athletes undergo regular cardiac assessments.
    • Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are standard diagnostic tools.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the prevalence and nature of arrhythmias in athletes.
    • To determine the clinical significance of exercise-induced arrhythmias.

    Summary:

    • 380 athletes were monitored over 10 years with serial ECGs during rest, breathing tests, and maximal ergometry.
    • 23.2% exhibited arrhythmias, primarily premature beats, with breathing tests and post-exercise recovery being common triggers.
    • Most arrhythmias were benign, linked to athlete bradycardia and vagotonia, though extracardial inflammation was frequent. Only 2 cases suggested potential heart injury.

    Impact:

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    • Highlights the benign nature of most arrhythmias in highly trained athletes.
    • Suggests that arrhythmias in athletes warrant investigation for extracardial causes and chronic illnesses.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding the interpretation of cardiac findings in athletic populations.