Abstract

Abstract Background Some publications, on exercise induced intraventricular gradients, admit the possibility they can be related to some cases of unexplained sudden cardiac death (SCD). Clinical case We present the case of a young male athlete (16 years) that after winning a triathlon competition has sudden cardiac death. No cardiovascular risk factors. No family history of SCD A previous episode of dizziness, accompanied by nausea and vomiting related to intense training happens 6 months before. In September 2018 about 30 minutes after winning a triathlon competition has SCD episode having been resuscitated on site by the competition physician having been defibrillated and transported to intensive care unit. After discharge, cardiac MRI, Coronary AngioTC, complete genetic study for heart diseases, flecainid test, transthoracic echocardiogram, stress echocardiogram with hyperventilation and ergometrine. All have normal results (Figure) During 24 hours Holter ECG isolated premature ventricular complexes were detected and during exercise stress echocardiography a significant intraventricular gradient without systolic anterior movement of mitral valve was detected (Figure). The athlete was disqualified for sports practice, refuses CDI implantation and started bisoprolol 2,5 mg daily. To the best of our knowledge this is the first case of association between SCD and exercise induced intraventricular gradient. This possible association should be studied in the future. Abstract P859 Figure. Intraventricular gradient in SCD athlete

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