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Experiences of athletes with arrhythmogenic cardiac conditions in returning to play
Shapero K, Gier C, Briske K, Spatz ES, Wasfy M, Baggish AL, Pierce S, Ackerman MJ, Lampert R. Experiences of athletes with arrhythmogenic cardiac conditions in returning to play. Heart Rhythm O2 2022, 3: 133-140. PMID: 35496453, PMCID: PMC9043374, DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2022.01.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetic heart diseaseSudden cardiac deathMost common diagnosesLong QT syndromeCardiac deathCommon diagnosisHeart diseasePhysicians' knowledgeExperiences of athletesHypertrophic cardiomyopathyCommon sportsCardiac conditionsQT syndromeTelephone interviewsEmergency action planConservative approachDiagnosisAthletesPoor communicationQualitative componentCommon themesCardiomyopathyRegistrySyndromeClinic
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Safety of Sports for Athletes With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
Lampert R, Olshansky B, Heidbuchel H, Lawless C, Saarel E, Ackerman M, Calkins H, Estes NA, Link MS, Maron BJ, Marcus F, Scheinman M, Wilkoff BL, Zipes DP, Berul CI, Cheng A, Law I, Loomis M, Barth C, Brandt C, Dziura J, Li F, Cannom D. Safety of Sports for Athletes With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators. Circulation 2013, 127: 2021-2030. PMID: 23690453, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.112.000447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical activityImplantable cardioverter defibrillator patientsSafety of sportsCardioverter-defibrillator patientsVentricular arrhythmia episodesImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorSports participationHigh-risk sportsAppropriate shocksMedian ageClinical outcomesVentricular arrhythmiasInformed physicianMedical recordsClinical dataLead malfunctionCardioverter defibrillatorCommon sportsArrhythmia episodesPatient decisionCompetitive athletesPrimary endArrhythmiasICDPhone interviews