Abstract
Review of "Long-term endurance sport practice increases the incidence of lone atrial fibrillation in men: a follow-up study"
Highlights
The study is aimed to determine the incidenceof lone atrial fibrillation in males according to sport practice levels and toidentify possible clinical markers that increase the risk of lone atrialfibrillation (LAF) among marathon runners
In the group of marathon runners, the onlystatistically difference between groups according to the presence of LAF, wasthe left atrial size measured in the follow up echocardiogram
Left atrialinferosuperior diameter and left atrial volume were both associated with ahigher risk of incident LAF
Summary
The study is aimed to determine the incidenceof lone atrial fibrillation in males according to sport practice levels and toidentify possible clinical markers that increase the risk of lone atrialfibrillation (LAF) among marathon runners. A retrospective cohort study was designed witha group of 252 marathon runners recruited in 199092 and a population sample of305 sedentary men recruited in 1994-96. A physical examination, a BP measure and an ECG wereperformed in all men.
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