Sudden cardiac death in a young male endurance athlete

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By JOM Staff

10.01.23

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a rare yet devastating event that can occur in young athletes. Although hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of SCD, some other genetic abnormalities have been identified as proarrhythmic. However, there is not routine screening for these other genetic abnormalities. Furthermore, consumption of caffeine, stimulant medication, or prolonged exercise can potentiate the underlying arrhythmic potential.

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