Risk factors for exercise-related acute cardiac events. A case–control study

W. M. van Teeffelen, M F de Beus, Arend Mosterd, M. L. Bots, W. L. Mosterd, J Pool, Pieter A. Doevendans, Diederick E. Grobbee

British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2009 · 20 citations · 28 references

Abstract

Prior cardiovascular disease, smoking, and a recent episode of fatigue or flu-like symptoms are associated with an increased risk of exercise-related acute cardiac events. Athletes and physicians should pay careful attention when these factors exist or occur.

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