Future Pulse Cardiology
Investigating Innovative Cardiovascular Research at the Intersection of Academic Theory and Clinical Practice. Podcasts are also available on most podcast services including Apple, Google and Pocket Cast
Future Pulse Cardiology
Coronary Artery Disease in the Athlete with Dr Paul Thompson
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Thomas Nero MD FACC
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Episode 3
Although exercise usually provides a cardiovascular benefit, there is some data that points to an increase in event rates in extreme endurance athletes. In this episode, Dr. Thomas Nero and Dr. Paul Thompson discuss the surprising findings regarding coronary calcium, cardiac troponins and atrial fibrillation in the endurance athlete and some thoughts about ideas to pursue in future research.
