Athlete's heart Flashcards
1
Q
Common changes in athlete’s heart
A
Bradycardia increased Vo2 split S2 (transient) reversible LV hypertrophy Sinus arrythmia
2
Q
Leading cause of non traumatic mortality in athletes
A
sudden cardiac death
3
Q
Most common mechanism of death in athletes
A
ventricular tachyarrhythmia
4
Q
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy signs
A
genetic ejection murmur changes with position persistent split S2 S4 gallop syncope hypertrophy despite de-training
5
Q
What is a myocardial bridge?
A
epicardial coronary artery tunneled within the myocardium
6
Q
What is marfan’s syndrome?
A
overproduction of TGF-B
7
Q
Commotio cordis is what?
A
sudden blunt impact to the chest causes death in absence of cardiac damage
