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347: Expert Edition: Dr Jessica Orchard (Sports Cardiology & Cardiac Screening Researcher, Assoc. Editor @BJSM_BMJ ): Cardiac Health for the Endurance Athlete

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What Are the Common Cardiac Issues for Endurance Athletes?

Cardiac issues for the endurance athlete disproportionately get airtime when events happen. One of the most common issues that can arise is arrhythmias or heart rhythm problems. Atrial fibrillation is a really interesting one because it's a bit of a U shaped curve, so in terms of its association with exercise. It doesn't always raise your risk of having a stroke in the same way for endurance athletes as it might do for the less active population.

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