Stroke in Athletes with Atrial Fibrillation: A Narrative Review

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, linked with a significantly heightened risk of stroke. While moderate exercise reduces AF risk, high-level endurance athletes paradoxically exhibit a higher incidence. However, their stroke risk remains uncertain due to their younger...

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Main Authors: Joana Certo Pereira, Maria Rita Lima, Francisco Moscoso Costa, Daniel A. Gomes, Sérgio Maltês, Gonçalo Cunha, Hélder Dores, Pedro Adragão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/1/9