The congenital long QT syndrome and implications for young athletes

(Das kongenitale QT-Syndrom und seine Bedeutung für junge Sportler)

The congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is caused by cardiac ion channel mutations, which predispose young individuals to sudden cardiac death often related to exercise. The issue of LQTS and sports participation has received significant publicity due to reports of sudden death in young competitive athletes. This article reviews the pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and management of LQTS in the physically active and athletic population.
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Notationen:Biowissenschaften und Sportmedizin Nachwuchssport
Veröffentlicht in:Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Online-Zugang:https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000218130.41133.cc
Jahrgang:38
Heft:5
Seiten:816-825
Dokumentenarten:Artikel
Level:hoch