Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes

High-volume endurance training may shift exercise from cardioprotective to arrhythmogenic, increasing the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in healthy athletes.

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JACC Case Reports
Published
2026-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107061
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Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
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Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes

Ibrahim Alameh, Ghina Al Fout, Michael D. Ezekowitz, Mohammed Kamareddine
JACC Case Reports
Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
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Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes

Ibrahim Alameh, Ghina Al Fout, Michael D. Ezekowitz, Mohammed Kamareddine
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Abstract

High-volume endurance training may shift exercise from cardioprotective to arrhythmogenic, increasing the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in healthy athletes.

JACC Case ReportsVol. 31(12)
Main Line Health (US), Thomas Jefferson University (US), Lankenau Medical Center (US), Lankenau Heart Institute (US), Temple University Hospital (US)
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Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
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