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December 4, 2025

Atrial Fibrillation in 63-Year-Old Former Elite Endurance Athletes: A 38-Year Follow-Up Study.

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HBHans Halvor BjörnstadTBTor Halvor Bjørnstad-TuvengESEdvard Liljedahl Sandberg

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Overview

Prospective analysis shows increased risk of Atrial Fibrillation in endurance athletes, indicating hormonal factors play a significant role.

Key Points

  • Atrial Fibrillation was significantly higher in males with a paternal history of AF and endurance training backgrounds.
  • Data from 63-year-old elite endurance athletes observed over 38 years reveals insights into AF risk.
  • Prospective studies conducted, ensuring detailed investigations at baseline and at follow-up through elite athlete focus.
  • Knowledge gained may influence future cardiac monitoring strategies for former athletes despite low AF case numbers.

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Björnstad et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8cdea1aef094cca38c8https://doi.org/10.1159/000548326
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