Brugada syndrome is an inherited heart disease without structural abnormalities that is
thought to arise as a result of accelerated inactivation of Na channels and predominance of …

The mind-boggling progress in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying
the long QT syndrome (LQTS) has been the subject of many articles and reviews. Still, when …

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading cause of mortality in athletes during sport. A
variety of mostly hereditary, structural or electrical cardiac disorders are associated with …

Background—Recent efforts have focused on improving the specificity of the European
Society of Cardiology (ESC) criteria for ECG interpretation in athletes. These criteria are …

Twelve‐Lead ECG as a Cardiovascular Screening Tool Background The ubiquitous
presence of internet‐connected phones and tablets presents a new opportunity for cost …

Sudden cardiac arrest is most often the first clinical manifestation of an underlying
cardiovascular disease and usually occurs in previously asymptomatic athletes. The risk …

Regular aerobic exercise at moderate intensities and an increased physical fitness are
associated with a reduced risk of fatal and nonfatal coronary events in middle-aged …

There are clear health benefits to exercise; even so, patients with cardiac conditions who
engage in exercise and athletic competition may on rare occasion experience sudden …

This paper belongs to a series of recommendation documents for participation in leisure-
time physical activity and competitive sports by the European Association of Preventive …

Background—The phenotype of individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who
exercise regularly is unknown. This study characterized the clinical profile of young athletes …