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A 19-year-old female asked:
is avnrt or atrial tachycardia more dangerous in an athlete?
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Dr. Milton Alvis, jranswered
Preventive Medicine 41 years experience
Unclear-Probably Yes: Athletic activity ↑es heart rates (per brain control to ↑ venous return, stroke volume & rate to ↑ cardiac output). It thus may compound atrial tachycardia in a partially additive way. Yet, more commonly what happens is that the brain induced rate ↑es simply over-ride the AVR induced rates. Best optimize NMR lipoprotens, HbA1c (best ≤5.0%), get a quality echocardiogram & review images carefully!
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Can athletes benefit from fish oil?
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Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 60 years experience
Fish oil/athletes: Yes. A major deficiency in the american diet are essential fatty acids e.g. Omega 3 oils from fish. Because omega 3 oils are part of the essential nutrients necessary for optimum health, anyone (including athletes) who is deficient would be healthier if they would optimize their intake of omega 3 fish oils.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
How do athletes wear contacts, glasses or any kind of corrective lens when playing?
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Dr. David Kiraanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Yes: Both contact lenses and sports goggles are used by athletes and are well tolerated. Considering on your sport, lasik can be a realistic alternative. Check with your ophthalmologist.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Which layer of the heart enlarges in athletes?
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Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
Left ventricle: It is usually the left ventricle that enlarges (hypertrophies) in athletes. This is the main pumping chamber of the heart. Other areas can enlarge depending on the condition causing it. If concerned, get it checked out. You may need an EKG and an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart).
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What is the cause of sudden death in elite athletes?
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Dr. James Chenanswered
Sports Medicine 15 years experience
Thickened heart: The most common cause of sudden death in elite athletes in the US is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is a rare condition of the actual muscle of the heart becoming so large and thick as to obstruct outgoing blood flow. Because outgoing flow is reduced the heart must work even harder to pump blood to supply oxygen to the body.
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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 44 years experience
I have a special interest in this, and for the USA, Dr. Chen is correct. There are a variety of other molecular and anatomic birth defects involving the heart. Sadly, cocaine's killed too many athletes, as has neglecting common-sense safety in the heat. An athlete with known heart disease or sickle trait may still play the sport he/she loves, acknowledging the risks.
Jan 23, 2012
Dr. Volkan Tuzcu commented
Pediatric Cardiology 31 years experience
Bottomline is that most common cause is a significant cardiac arrhythmia even in cardiomyopathy cases
Jul 19, 2015
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Will having polycythemia make my son a better athlete?
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Dr. Andrew Nordineanswered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
No: Polycythemia (increased red cells in the blood) will not make him a better athlete. Within limits, it increases the oxygen deliverable by blood and may improve endurance. Elite endurance athletes sometimes train in lower oxygen (e.g. At altitude) to induce a form of polycythemia. This is not advised for children. Polycythemia should be evaluated as it can be dangerous and signal serious disease.
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