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  • Title: Causes of sudden death in young and middle-aged competitive athletes.
    Author: Virmani R, Burke AP, Farb A, Kark JA.
    Journal: Cardiol Clin; 1997 Aug; 15(3):439-66. PubMed ID: 9276168.
    Abstract:
    The incidence of sudden death in athletes is low. Some pathologic conditions may predispose to sudden death during exercise in young athletes. In older individuals, exercise may trigger terminal arrhythmias in patients with severe coronary atherosclerosis. Screening programs with a history and a physical examination are recommended for high school and collegiate sports participants. For older individuals who are likely to have undetected or overt coronary heart disease and are exercising for physical fitness, caution regarding the level of activity and type of symptoms that are frequently associated with coronary disease may help prevent sudden death.
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