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Providing practical information about heart disease for athletes of all sorts.

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Anabolic Steroids and the Heart

I had a chance earlier today to visit with the production crew from Mississippi Public Broadcasting. They're working on an upcoming television program on body... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
In the Medical News: Your Heart Rate Monitor May Help Your Doctor!

Arrhythmias--abnormal heart rhythms--are one of the most common heart-related problems for athletes. Sometimes an athlete may notice nothing more than a "skippe... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
From the Mailbag: Pre-participation Screening

Last month at Endurance Corner we invited readers to submit their heart-health questions. In today's column, I did the first periodic installment of From the... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
In the Medical News: Athletes and ICD's

In this week's edition of the American Heart Association medical journal, Circulation, Dr. Rachel Lampert and her colleagues from Yale University School of... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
USAT Webinar: Heart Health and Endurance Sport

Last week I recorded a one-hour webinar entitled "Heart Health and Endurance Sport." You can download the webinar for free at the USA Triathlon (USAT) website. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Triathlon Safety Initiatives

In recent weeks, safety initiatives have been announced by two of the largest event producers in Triathlon--Rev3 Triathlon and Ironman. I thought I'd review her... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Jeff Green, NBA Basketball Player, 1986-

Jeffrey Green is a forward for the NBA Boston Celtics basketball team. After a college career at Georgetown he was one of the top draft picks in 2007, playing... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
PR While Having a Heart Attack

My friend, Sue Aquila, a triathlete and coach at Endurance Corner, wrote the other day to share a story about Cheryl, another of her triathlete/swimmer... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Mitral Valve Prolapse

(MVP) may well be the most common problem with the heart valves. This condition may be present in as many as 5% of the general population. Women are affected... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Mediterranean Diet

In my monthly column at Endurance Corner, I share my take on the results from a study of the Mediterranean diet and its influence on heart problems.One take-hom... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Dana Vollmer, Swimmer, 1987 -

Dana Vollmer is an American swimmer and 2-time Olympian. At the most recent London Olympic Games in 2012, Vollmer won an individual gold medal in the 100 meter... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 ATHLETICS, SPORTS
Fatal Arrhythmias in Open Water Swimming: What's the Mechanism?

We've talked preveiously here at the blog about the general issue of sports-related sudden cardiac death (SCD). And we've also talked about the specific issue o... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Some Thoughts on The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

It was a sad day Sunday at the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. As you may know, 46-year-old triathlete, Ross Ehlinger, died during the event. I thought I'd shar... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Ask the Experts: Pre-participation Heart Screening for Adult Endurance Athletes

It's the time of year when many endurance athletes are considering their medical and health preparations for the upcoming season, whatever their sport. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Elite Triathletes and Heart Problems

A bunch of recent and contemporary elite triathletes have had problems with heart disease. I thought I'd gather some of their stories here....and I'll try to ad... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Mario Lemieux, Hockey Player, 1965-

Mario Lemieux is a retired professional ice hockey player whose storied career included multiple Stanley Cups, an Olympic Gold Medal for Canada, and the Hart... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
In the Medical News: Time for Updated Guidelines for Athletes with Long QT...

A new study by Drs. Johnson and Ackerman from the Mayo Clinic just published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine cast doubt on the current guidelines for... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Long QT Syndrome

Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an inherited condition that affects heart muscle cells and predisposes individuals to potentially fatal ventricular... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS
Antonio Puerta, Soccer Player, 1984-2007

Antonio Jose Puerta Perez was a left wing-back soccer player for the Seville Futbol Club. On August 25, 2007, some 35 minutes into a game against Getafe, he... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 ATHLETICS, SOCCER, SPORTS
An Index to All of My Posts and Articles (Through 2012)

Here's an index or Table of Contents for the best 112 of my blog posts and online articles. I'll try to post an updated index each January. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS