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One in four male endurance athletes over 50 may face dangerous heart rhythms linked to heart scarring, researchers say.
A University of Leeds study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology finds that about one in four male endurance athletes over 50 may experience dangerous heart rhythm disturbances, like ventricular tachycardia, during or after exercise, especially those with heart muscle scarring.
Researchers monitored 106 male runners and cyclists using wearable and implantable devices, linking the episodes to underlying heart damage rather than exercise itself.
While physical activity remains highly beneficial for heart health, experts recommend routine cardiovascular screenings and medical evaluation for older male athletes with symptoms such as dizziness or palpitations, and note that wearable heart monitors may help detect issues early.
Según los investigadores, uno de cada cuatro hombres de más de 50 años que participan en deportes de resistencia puede sufrir ritmos cardíacos peligrosos asociados a cicatrices en el corazón.