Can people with heart conditions be athletes?


By AGENCY

New guidelines based on the most recent scientific evidence says that people of all ages may often safely participate in competitive sports despite having certain heart abnormalities or diseases. — Freepik

Cardiovascular (heart) abnormalities usually disqualify people from competitive sports.

But a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology summarises recent evidence that athletes of all ages may often safely participate in sports despite certain heart abnormalities or diseases.

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