Divergent Cardiac Adaptations in Endurance Sport: Atrial Fibrillation Markers in Marathon Versus Ultramarathon Athletes

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Divergent Cardiac Adaptations in Endurance Sport: Atrial Fibrillation Markers in Marathon Versus Ultramarathon Athletes

Endurance training induces significant cardiac remodeling, with evidence suggesting that prolonged high-intensity exercise may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, physiological responses differ by event type. This review compares AF-related markers in marathon and ultramarathon r...

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Main Authors:	Zbigniew Waśkiewicz, Eduard Bezuglov, Oleg Talibov, Robert Gajda, Zhassyn Mukhambetov, Daulet Azerbaev, Sergei Bondarev
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:	Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Subjects:	atrial fibrillation endurance athletes marathon ultramarathon cardiac remodeling
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/12/7/260
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