Myocardial fibrosis and its relationship with ventricular arrhythmias and reduced ventricular systolic function in young and veteran endurance athletes
Cross-sectional study shows myocardial fibrosis relates to ventricular arrhythmias in middle-aged endurance athletes, suggesting higher risk.
Key Points
To explore the prevalence of myocardial fibrosis and its relationship with ventricular arrhythmias and reduced ventricular systolic function in endurance athletes.
Evaluated 296 young and 138 middle-aged male endurance athletes alongside 66 non-athletic controls.
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging assessed myocardial fibrosis and biventricular function.