Pathogenetic Mechanisms of Stress Cardiomyopathy in High-Qualified Sportsmen

Abstract

Hormonal and immune disturbances were investigated in high-qualified sportsmen during different periods of training cycle. Changed correlation of cortisol and testosterone levels was revealed. This fact is directly associated with significant immune dysfunction of Tand B-systems which leads to progression of cellular and humoral autoimmune reactions. These changes occure in the transitional period of the training cycle. It was confirmed that autoimmune reactions may be considered as the earliest markers of stress cardiomyopathy. Those sportsmen who develop these reactions must be classified as a risk-group.

Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes—Features of Development, Current Approaches to the Treatment, and Prevention of Complications

“…AF reduces the quality of life and the ability to exercise in athletes [7]. Meanwhile, this is a phenomenon of extremely high overvoltage of the body and is a serious disease [8][9][10][11]. Given the frequency of formation of thromboembolic complications, the problem of AF in athletes is particularly relevant.…”