Saturday, September 1, 2018

Even Fittest Middle-Aged Athletes Can Have Cardiovascular Risk

A new Canadian study shows that even the fittest middle-aged adults can be at risk for cardiovascular disease — and they often show no symptoms. The findings reveal that 11 percent of a sample of middle-aged “master” athletes had significant cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke.

The study, published in the journal BMJ Open Sport and Exercise...


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