Diagnostic Workflow in Competitive Athletes with Ventricular Arrhythmias and Suspected Concealed Cardiomyopathies

Narducci ML; Michela Cammarano; Valeria Novelli; Antonio Bisignani; C Pavone; F Perna; G Bencardino; Gaetano Pinnacchio; Massimiliano Bianco; P Zeppilli; Vincenzo Palmieri; Gemma Pelargonio

doi:10.3390/medicina57020182

Diagnostic Workflow in Competitive Athletes with Ventricular Arrhythmias and Suspected Concealed Cardiomyopathies

Narducci ML^*
, Michela Cammarano
, Valeria Novelli
, Antonio Bisignani
, C Pavone
, F Perna
, G Bencardino
, Gaetano Pinnacchio
, Massimiliano Bianco
, P Zeppilli
, Vincenzo Palmieri
, Gemma Pelargonio

^*Corresponding author

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The diagnosis of structural heart disease in athletes with ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) and an apparently normal heart can be very challenging. Several pieces of evidence demonstrate the importance of an extensive diagnostic work-up in apparently healthy young patients for the characterization of concealed cardiomyopathies. This study shows the various diagnostic levels and tools to help identify which athletes need deeper investigation in order to unmask possible underlying heart disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	N/A-N/A
Journal	Medicina
Issue number	57
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57020182
Publication status	Published - 2021

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athletes
concealed cardiomyopathies

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Diagnostic Workflow in Competitive Athletes with Ventricular Arrhythmias and Suspected Concealed Cardiomyopathies

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