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Exercise recommendations and risk factors for sudden cardiac death. Pediatr Clin North Am 2004 Oct;51(5):1401-20

Date

08/28/2004

Pubmed ID

15331291

DOI

10.1016/j.pcl.2004.04.004

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-4344593438 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   16 Citations

Abstract

This article reviews the risk factors that are associated with exercise that can lead to sudden cardiac death and what can be done to identify those who are at risk. Additionally, exercise recommendations to reduce the chance of sudden cardiac death and comments about restrictions and quality of life issues are addressed.

Author List

Cava JR, Danduran MJ, Fedderly RT, Sayger PL

Authors

Joseph R. Cava MD, PhD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Raymond T. Fedderly MD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Child
Contraindications
Coronary Vessel Anomalies
Death, Sudden, Cardiac
Exercise
Exercise Test
Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Hypertension
Medical History Taking
Obesity
Physical Examination
Risk Factors
Sports