Int J Sports Med 2003; 24(2): 101-103
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-38199
Physiology & Biochemistry
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Heart Failure in an Elite Soccer Player

M.  Å.  Börjesson1 , R.  Rosengren1 , M.  Aunes-Jansson2 , N.  Edvardsson2 , K.  Swedberg1
  • 1Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Dept of Medicine SU/Östra
  • 2Department of Cardiology, SU/Sahlgrenska
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Accepted after revision: July 02, 02

Publication Date:
01 April 2003 (online)

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Abstract

The following case illustrates several important features: firstly, the occurrence of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy during sustained atrial tachycardia at a relatively modest heart rate of 130 beats per minute, in an elite athlete. Secondly, tachycardia may induce severe and occasionally life-threatening impairment of the systolic ventricular function without a history of palpitations. Finally, our patient is an excellent example of the complete recovery that may follow successful radiofrequency catheter ablation, performed promptly once the correct diagnosis has been confirmed.

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