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Exercise and Arrhythmias: A Double‐Edged Sword |
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| Authors: | ANTONIS S. MANOLIS M.D. ANTONIS A. MANOLIS D.P.T. |
| Affiliation: | Third Department of Cardiology, Athens University School of Medicine, Athens, Greece |
| Abstract: | Ample evidence indicates that moderate regular exercise is beneficial for both normal individuals and patients with cardiovascular (CV) disease. However, intense and strenuous exercise in individuals with evident or occult underlying CV abnormalities may have adverse effects with provocation and exacerbation of arrhythmias that may lead to life‐threatening situations. Both of these aspects of exercise‐induced effects are herein reviewed. |
| Keywords: | exercise effort arrhythmias atrial fibrillation ventricular premature beats ventricular tachycardia sudden cardiac death arrhythmia‐induced cardiomyopathy athletes training preparticipation screening |