Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart arrhythmia, the risk of which typically
increases with age. This condition is commonly associated with major cardiovascular …

The first marathon run as an athletic event took place in the context of the Olympic Games in
1896 in Athens, Greece. Today, participation in a 'marathon run'has become a global …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. The prevalence increases with
increasing age. In middle‐aged men, endurance sport practice is associated with increased …

Highlights•Long-term endurance exercise increased the risk for both AF and atrial
flutter.•Years of regular endurance exercise increased the risk for atrial arrhythmias …

Background Light physical activity is known to reduce atrial fibrillation risk, whereas
moderate to vigorous physical activity may result in an increased risk. However, the question …

Background Acute psychological stress and negative emotions are known risk factors for
atrial fibrillation (AF). Whether exposure to chronic stress syndromes, such as posttraumatic …

Although the cardiovascular benefits of moderate exercise are well established, there is
growing epidemiological support for the notion that high-intensity endurance athletics …

AF is by far the most common sustained tachyarrhythmia. Lifetime risks for development of
AF are approximately 1 in 4 for men and women 40 years of age and older. 1, 2 This …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in athletes, especially in middle-
aged athletes. Studies have demonstrated that athletes who engage in endurance sports …

In our previous review characteristics of the athlete's heart were divided into three groups:
morphologic (left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, improved coronary circulation), functional …