Sports and exercise have been intensely advocated as protective lifestyle measures which prevent or reduce the risk of severe health issues, including cardiovascular disease. More extreme forms of sports (for instance at high altitudes) have been identified as an important way of promoting cardiovascular adaptation, but have also been associated with adverse effects and even major cardiovascular events in predisposed individuals. Participating in more commonplace sports and exercise, such as football, may also increase a person’s risk of cardiac events. This publication is timely in the light of a burgeoning number of clinical papers in the field.

The ESC Textbook of Sports Cardiology provides an overview of the detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease in elite athletes and young sports professionals in training, as well as prevention. It will be useful for clinical cardiologists, sports physicians, and general physicians alike. Split into 11 key areas in sports cardiology, ranging from sudden cardiac death in athletes to the most common cardiovascular abnormalities seen in athletes, and to the effects of substance abuse and doping, the text is an invaluable resource covering all aspects of sports cardiology.

Access to the digital version of the textbook is included with purchase of the printed version. Highly illustrated with embedded multimedia features, together with cross-referenced links to related content and primary research data in major journals in the field, the digital version provides users with a dynamic and forward-thinking resource.

The ESC Textbook of Sports Cardiology is the second textbook from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) and aligns with ESC clinical practice guidelines and EAPC recommendations and position papers.

Review

“…this book is as informative as it is thorough. It should serve as a great tool for clinicians on the treatment of these individuals and prevention of disease. It is certainly a must read for cardiology fellows planning on treating athletes in their general practice.” — Sanbir S Sidhu, MD, Doodys

Contents

SECTION 1 Physiology of cardiovascular response to exercise and cardiac remodelling
SECTION 2 Clinical evaluation of the athlete’s heart
SECTION 3 Additional testing in the evaluation of the athlete ’s heart
SECTION 4 Cardiac diseases of interest in sports cardiology
SECTION 5 Rhythm disorders of interest in sports cardiology
SECTION 6 Sudden cardiac death in athletes
SECTION 7 Sports eligibility in athletes with cardiac abnormalities
SECTION 8 Exercise prescription for cardiovascular health
SECTION 9 Cardiac safety at sports facilities
SECTION 10 Cardiovascular effects of substances of abuse/doping
SECTION 11 Hypertension inathletes