Serological assessment of cardiac troponins (cTn) is the gold standard to assess myocardial
injury in clinical practice. A greater magnitude of acutely or chronically elevated cTn …

Multiple epidemiological studies document that habitual physical activity reduces the risk of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and most demonstrate progressively lower …

Background Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is inversely associated with all-cause mortality.
However, the association of CRF and mortality risk for different races, women, and elderly …

Background: Although running is a popular leisure-time physical activity, little is known
about the long-term effects of running on mortality. The dose-response relations between …

Habitual physical activity and regular exercise training improve cardiovascular health and
longevity. A physically active lifestyle is, therefore, a key aspect of primary and secondary …

Aims Endurance training may be associated with arrhythmogenic cardiac remodelling of the
right ventricle (RV). We examined whether myocardial dysfunction following intense …

Background Approximately 2 million people participate in long-distance running races in the
United States annually. Reports of race-related cardiac arrests have generated concern …

Acute myocardial infarction is defined as myocardial cell death due to prolonged myocardial
ischaemia. Cardiac troponins (cTn) are the most sensitive and specific biochemical markers …

A routine of regular exercise is highly effective for prevention and treatment of many
common chronic diseases and improves cardiovascular (CV) health and longevity …

This document was approved by the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF)
Board of Trustees in August 2012 and by the following societies in August 2012: American …