Abstract
Introduction: Numerous epidemiological studies have consistently shown an association between moderate aerobic exercise and decreased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and death, and even a small amount of exercise provides a significant reduction in risk compared to a sedentary lifestyle Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the etiology, epidemiology and prevention of sudden cardiac death in sports. Methodology: The methodology used was a literature review. The research was carried out by means of an electronic search for scientific articles published on the Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online) and Lilacs (Latin American Health Sciences Literature) and Pubmed websites. The health terminologies consulted in the Health Sciences descriptors (DeCS/BIREME) were used; the etiology, epidemiology and ways of preventing sudden cardiac death in sports practices. Discussion: An important distinction must be made between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and “athlete's heart syndrome”. In this syndrome, intense physical training leads to various morphological and physiological alterations, especially left ventricular hypertrophy. Conclusion: The complete health safety of athletes consists of periodic pre-participation clinical assessment as well as emergency measures, mainly in competition venues, consisting of the availability of health professionals
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