Exercise-related major adverse cardiovascular events in asymptomatic recreational master athletes: a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In master athletes, atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) is the primary condition leading to major adverse cardiovascular events during sports. We report two cases of asymptomatic recreational athletes who suffered from an exercise-induced cardiovascular event.

Case summary

The first athlete is a 70-year-old male speed skater without known history of cardiovascular disease. He has no typical risk factors for CAD and denied preceding symptoms. During training at the speed skating rink, he suddenly experienced severe chest pain. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed ST-segment elevation in the precordial leads. In the ambulance, an episode of ventricular fibrillation was converted to atrial fibrillation. Coronary angiography showed a thrombus in the left anterior

SUBMITTER: Fruytier LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9350834 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature