ESC TV Today – Your Cardiovascular News Season 3 - Ep.5: Extended interview on Return to elite sports after a severe cardiac event
Nov 21, 2024
Harald Jorstad, a sports cardiologist at Amsterdam University Medical Centre, discusses the crucial intersection of athletics and cardiac health. He highlights the disparities in cardiovascular risks between male and female athletes, stressing the need for specialized research. Jorstad delves into tailored diagnostic techniques for athletes, the varied cardiac demands across different sports, and the multifaceted recovery process post-cardiac event. He also touches on emerging technologies in sports cardiology, advocating for collaborative care to enhance athlete safety and performance.
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Sex Differences in Cardiac Events
- Sudden cardiac arrest is less frequent in female athletes than in males.
- However, female athletes are understudied, especially regarding exercise-related morbidity.
Genetic Testing in Athletes
- Consult a clinical geneticist with sports cardiology expertise for genetic testing.
- Avoid blanket genetic testing to prevent unnecessary anxiety and fear of movement.
Imaging in Athlete Screening
- Pre-participation screening data is conflicted, but MRI is showing promise.
- Female athletes' hearts adapt differently to exercise, expanding more in volume than wall thickness.