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[Athlete's heart in elite disabled athletes]
J A Oliveira Filho1, A C Silva, E Lira Filho
1Escola Paulista de Medicina, UNIFESP.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|June 3, 1998
Summary
Athlete's heart syndrome is common in elite disabled Brazilian athletes, with 46% showing two or more signs. This highlights the need for specialized cardiovascular monitoring in this population.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sports Medicine
- Physiology
Context:
- Elite disabled athletes represent a unique population with specific physiological adaptations.
- Understanding cardiovascular changes in this group is crucial for performance and health.
- Athlete's heart syndrome is a complex of cardiac adaptations to training.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of athlete's heart syndrome in elite disabled Brazilian athletes.
- To evaluate various diagnostic methods for identifying athlete's heart syndrome in this cohort.
Summary:
- Fifty-one percent of elite disabled Brazilian athletes exhibited at least one sign of athlete's heart syndrome.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed the highest prevalence of signs (55%).
- Forty-six percent of athletes presented with two or more abnormalities, indicating a significant prevalence.
Impact:
- Findings suggest a high prevalence of athlete's heart syndrome in elite disabled athletes, necessitating tailored screening protocols.
- Highlights the importance of comprehensive cardiovascular assessment beyond standard clinical evaluations.
- Contributes to the understanding of physiological responses to training in athletes with disabilities.