Prevalence and management of atrial fibrillation in middle-aged/older athletes

Stefania Sacchi; Giuseppe Mascia; Luigi Di Biase; Pasquale Santangeli; John David Burkhardt; Luigi Padeletti; Andrea Natale

doi:10.1016/j.ccep.2012.11.002

Prevalence and management of atrial fibrillation in middle-aged/older athletes

Stefania Sacchi, Giuseppe Mascia, Luigi Di Biase, Pasquale Santangeli, John David Burkhardt, Luigi Padeletti, Andrea Natale

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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in the athletic community. Many studies have shown that the prevalence of AF is higher in athletes who are involved in long-term sports participation compared to the general population of the same age, and AF is more frequently observed in middle-aged than in young athletes. Sports activity may represent a facilitating factor anticipating the AF onset but does not represent the cause of AF. Catheter ablation is a particularly attractive option for athletes with AF.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	115-121
Number of pages	7
Journal	Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccep.2012.11.002
State	Published - 2013

Keywords

Ablation
Athletes
Atrial fibrillation
Inflammatory response

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Physiology (medical)

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