Advanced cardiac imaging in preventing sudden cardiac death in athletes
Elena Locatelli,
Costanza Lis,
Lorenzo Monti
et al.
Abstract:Competitive athletes are known to undergo physiological adaptations to meet the demands of rigorous training which can mimic pathological conditions, leading to an overlap between normal physiological changes and potentially life-threatening cardiac abnormalities. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes is a rare but devastating event, underscoring the need for early detection of cardiac abnormalities to prevent such tragedies. This review highlights the pivotal role of advanced cardiac imaging techniques, spec… Show more
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