Identification Programme for Potential Cardiovascular Risk Factors for Master Athletes

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation

Description

Master athletes are defined as sportsmen over 35 years of age who either trains for or takes part in athletic competitions designed for older participants, for example road running, cross country running, basketball, ice hockey and many more. This population presents a higher risk for sudden cardiac death or life-threatening clinical events compared to leisure sportsmen. Although this is a non-homogenous group of different age groups, physical exertion levels and demands in each sports disciplines some similarities arise as potential risk factors. There have been studies that propose potential pathophysiological mechanisms that could tribute to sudden cardiac death, the most common reason being coronary artery disease. Till now not much targeted research has been done in this field of master athletes and their cardiovascular health screening. Keeping in mind that this is and will be a growing population as our society is getting older and physical activities are encouraged in older age more research would benefit this population with the potential to prevent sudden cardiac death. A deeper understanding of this population would help to develop identification program for potential cardiovascular risk factor among master athletes and develop recommendations for their cardiovascular health screening. This lecture focuses on brief introduction in research done till now, how this population is different from general population or leisure sportsman, potential pathophysiological mechanisms that can lead to sudden cardiac death and the potential for further research that would benefit this population.. .. .. .
Period29 Mar 2023
Event titleRSU International Research Conference 2023: Knowledge for Use in Practice
Event typeConference
OrganiserRīga Stradiņš University
LocationRiga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational

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