The largest hypertension study conducted on European athletes (2015) reported a 3% prevalence of hypertension among a large cohort of athletes. High-intensity competitive exercise in individuals with cardiovascular disease can lead to serious adverse events and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. In particular, arterial hypertension causes left ventricular hypertrophy and is a risk factor for coronary artery disease; additionally, an acute increase in blood pressure destabilizes atherosclerotic plaques, causing myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular events.
To learn more about “ Hypertension in Athletes ,” join proficient Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Sameer Rane in our informative webinar on 11 th January 2024 , 3:00 PM IST onwards . Session highlights Epidemiology Pre-participation screening Evaluation of sports participation Treatment strategies Medications and supplements…
