Sports Cardiology, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

Book excerpt: In this issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, guest editor Matthew W. Martinez brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Sports Cardiology. Cardiovascular causes account for most sports-related deaths, especially in young athletes. Causes of sudden cardiac arrest are heterogeneous and associated with a spectrum of cardiovascular diseases. Most cases are associated with congenital or acquired cardiac abnormalities, with most events in individuals that had not been previously detected. The field of sports and exercise cardiology continues to evolve to encompass the burgeoning number of people who are physically active, including tactical athletes, and those with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors.Key Features - Contains relevant, practice-oriented topics including Preparticipation Cardiac Evaluation from the Pediatric Perspective; The Acute Impact of Endurance Exercise on Right Ventricular Structure and Function; Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Interpretation in Athletes; Exercise After Acute Myocarditis; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews Sports Cardiology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.