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

Narducci ML*, Michela Cammarano, V Novelli, A Bisignani, C Pavone, F Perna, G Bencardino, G Pinnacchio, Massimiliano Bianco, P Zeppilli, Vincenzo Palmieri, Gemma Pelargonio

*Autore corrispondente per questo lavoro

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Abstract

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.
Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)N/A-N/A
RivistaMedicina
Numero di pubblicazione57
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicina Generale

Keywords

  • athletes
  • concealed cardiomyopathies

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