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The relationship between mitral regurgitation and physical exercise can limit sports activity. Mitral regurgitation can be caused by various abnormalities. The consequence is that blood flows backward into the left atrium during systole because the mitral valve does not close completely.   Causes of Mitral Regurgitation Previously, the most common cause of mitral regurgitation was … Read more

The relationship between high blood pressure and physical exercise can be beneficial, but certain risks must be considered. Multiple studies have shown that regular physical activity can be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of hypertension, as well as for reducing cardiovascular risk and mortality.   Benefits of Physical Exercise on Blood Pressure Several epidemiological … Read more

Several studies have shown that a sedentary lifestyle is associated with higher overall and cardiovascular mortality. People who do not do enough physical activity have a higher mortality rate due to cardiovascular disease, but people who do physical exercise and have a very sedentary overall behavior also have a higher mortality rate. This has led … Read more

Sudden cardiac death in an athlete is a shocking and devastating event. For this reason, the athlete’s assessment is necessary. There is great interest in finding ways to detect disorders associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death prior to sports participation. This is what makes athlete assessment critical. The American Heart Association (AHA) … Read more

The relationship between sinus bradycardia and physical exercise is well known. Sinus bradycardia is defined as a heart rhythm that has a normal origin (the sinus node) and a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute (bpm). The heart rate depends on the discharge rate of the sinus node. This rhythm is conditioned … Read more

The relationship between atrioventricular block (AV block) and physical exercise can influence athletic activity. AV block is an electrical conduction disorder in the heart that can be normal in athletes. In some cases, athletes develop low-grade blocks due to training, making medical evaluation essential to determine its impact. All athletes with low-grade AV block should … Read more