| Literature DB >> 33672601 |
Maria Lucia Narducci1, Michela Cammarano2, Valeria Novelli3,4, Antonio Bisignani5, Chiara Pavone5, Francesco Perna1, Gianluigi Bencardino1, Gaetano Pinnacchio1,5, Massimiliano Bianco2, Paolo Zeppilli2, Vincenzo Palmieri2, Gemma Pelargonio1,5.
Abstract
The diagnosis of structural heart disease in athletes with ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) and an apparently normal heart can be very challenging. Several pieces of evidence demonstrate the importance of an extensive diagnostic work-up in apparently healthy young patients for the characterization of concealed cardiomyopathies. This study shows the various diagnostic levels and tools to help identify which athletes need deeper investigation in order to unmask possible underlying heart disease.Entities:
Keywords: athletes; concealed cardiomyopathies; diagnostic workup; ventricular arrhythmias
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Year: 2021 PMID: 33672601 PMCID: PMC7924041 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57020182
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Medicina (Kaunas) ISSN: 1010-660X Impact factor: 2.430