Petek, MD, a sports cardiologist at Oregon Health & Science ... cardiac death in young athletes. In response, the NFL partnered with organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, to ...

Among young competitive athletes in the United States, survival after sudden cardiac arrest has improved over time, but ...

Cardiac responses to acute (ultra)endurance exercise The endurance athlete's heart is viewed as healthy, highly responsive to acute exercise and resistant to fatigue and damage. This pervasive view ...

The new resolution calls for more comprehensive care from schools, such as providing access to echocardiograms and EKGs.

This combination of factors shapes the hearts of elite athletes, enhancing their performance and health. We think it's a bit of both: genetics and training that influence heart size. Dr. La Gerche ...

Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps ...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools will soon require all high school athletes to undergo heart screenings before participating ...

Although it's a common belief that we all lose stamina with age, the decline varies, depending on several factors, says Lucie Cowan, a master trainer at luxury health clubs Third Space with a ...

Experts say sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes. Dr. Ahmad Sulieman from Corewell Health’s Student Heart Check Program says it is important for youth to get ...