Unusual cause of exercise-induced ventricular fibrillation in a well-trained adult endurance athlete: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The diseases responsible for sudden deaths in athletes differ considerably with regard to age. In young athletes, congenital malformations of the heart and/or vascular system cause the majority of deaths and can only be detected no...

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Main Authors: Vogt Stefan, Koenig Daniel, Prettin Stephan, Pottgiesser Torben, Allgeier Juergen, Dickhuth Hans-Hermann, Hirschmueller Anja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/120