The occurrence of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in sport is a traumatic event which has gained attention over recent years with incidents involving several high profile athletes. A large post-mortem follow-up study demonstrated that cardiac disease represents 15% of deaths in college age athletes. Inherited cardiac conditions (ICC) are the more frequent cause in athletes of a younger age (under 35) suffering sudden cardiac death. Exercise has been treated with high levels of caution in relation to cardiac conditions and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has provided nuanced guidance in more recent years as research has progressed.
Author Sub-editor: Dr May Hu Dr May Hu is a cardiology trainee in the North West deanery. She graduated with First Class Honours from the University
Author Sub-editor: Dr Jhiamluka Solano Dr Jhiamluka Solano is a cardiology resident doctor (ST6) in the Yorkshire and Humber Deanery, currently undertaking a DPhil (PhD)
Author Sub-editor: Dr Justin Chiong Dr Justin Chiong is an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow and Cardiology Registrar in the North West Deanery. He graduated from
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Marina Zafeiri Dr Marina Zafeiri is an IMT3 in the Wessex deanery, with a strong interest in Cardiology. She graduated from Athens
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Toby MacCarthy Author: Toby MacCarthy
Author Heartbeat Sub-Editor: Toby MacCarthy Author: Toby MacCarthy
