Do athletes play by different rules? Obstructive coronary artery disease in asymptomatic competitive Masters athletes: a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both the age and number of endurance Masters athletes is increasing; this coincides with increasing cardiovascular risk. The vast majority of sports-related sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) occur among athletes >35 years of age. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause of SCD amongst Masters athletes.

Case summary

In our prospective screening trial, six asymptomatic Masters athletes with ischaemia on electrocardiogram exercise stress testing had their coronary anatomy defined either by cardiac computed tomography or coronary angiography. Three patients underwent coronary angiography, with fractional flow reserve (FFR) testing performed when indicated. Subsequent percutaneous revascularization was performed in one patient after a shared-decision making pr

SUBMITTER: McKinney J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7319857 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature