Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is an umbrella term entailing a wide variety of genetic and
non-genetic etiologies, leading to left ventricular systolic dysfunction and dilatation, not …

In an era of rapid technological development and evolving diagnostic possibilities, the
electrocardiogram (ECG) is living an authentic “renaissance” in myocardial diseases. To …

The term dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) defines a heterogeneous group of cardiac
disorders, which are characterized by left ventricular or biventricular dilatation and systolic …

Objective Distinguishing early dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) from physiological left
ventricular (LV) dilatation with LV ejection fraction< 55% in athletes (grey zone) is …

Athletes epitomize the healthiest segment of society. Despite this premise, sudden cardiac
death may occur in apparently healthy athletes, attracting significant attention not only in the …

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) encompasses a group of
conditions characterized by right ventricular fibrofatty infiltration, with a predominant …

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a tragic incident accountable for up to 50% of deaths from
cardiovascular disease. Sports-related SCD (SrSCD) is a phenomenon which has …

Purpose of the review For many years, competitive sport has been dominated by men.
Recent times have witnessed a significant increase in women participating in elite sports. As …

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited disease associated
with a high risk of sudden cardiac death. Among other factors, physical exercise has been …

The presence of T‐wave inversion (TWI) at 12‐lead electrocardiogram (ECG) in competitive
athletes is one of the major diagnostic challenges for sports physicians and consulting …