Rate of cardiac arrhythmias and silent brain lesions in experienced marathon runners: rationale, design and baseline data of the Berlin Beat of Running study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Regular exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health but a recent meta-analysis indicated a relationship between extensive endurance sport and a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, an independent risk factor for stroke. However,...

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Main Authors: Haeusler Karl, Herm Juliane, Kunze Claudia, Krüll Matthias, Brechtel Lars, Lock Jürgen, Hohenhaus Marc, Heuschmann Peter U, Fiebach Jochen B, Haverkamp Wilhelm, Endres Matthias, Jungehulsing Gerhard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/69