Myths|Facts #6
Heavy exercise
can lead to sudden cardiac arrest.
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Incidence of sports related SCAs
Marijon et al. Circulation 2011.
and
Patil and Magalski. ACC Expert Analysis 2015.
Sports related SCA is rare.
Much more common in men than women; ≈20:1
Majority occurred during moderate to vigorous exercise (> 4METs)
Risk is higher in those who rarely exercise.
Marijon et al. Circulation 2011.
and
Patil and Magalski. ACC Expert Analysis 2015.
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