Frequency of exercise-induced ST-T-segment deviations and cardiac arrhythmias in recreational endurance athletes during a marathon race: results of the prospective observational Berlin Beat of Running study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

While regular physical exercise has many health benefits, strenuous physical exercise may have a negative impact on cardiac function. The 'Berlin Beat of Running' study focused on feasibility and diagnostic value of continuous ECG monitoring in recreational endurance athletes during a marathon race. We hypothesised that cardiac arrhythmias and especially atrial fibrillation are frequently found in a cohort of recreational endurance athletes. The main secondary hypothesis was that pathological laboratory findings in these athletes are (in part) associated with cardiac arrhythmias.

Design

Prospective observational cohort study including healthy volunteers.

Setting and participants

One hundred and nine experienced marathon runners wore a portable ECG recorder

SUBMITTER: Herm J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5629744 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature