Cardiologist Dr. Mohammed Alo talks about the impact of extreme endurance sports on arterial health.
Being less active or sedentary for sure isn't healthy. We also know that endurance and aerobic exercise are good for the heart. But how about the other end of the spectrum, where athletes do the extreme?
Dr. Mohammed confirms that endurance athletes are more predisposed to increased coronary artery calcification and that they have more rates of cardiac arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and dilated heart chambers. What do these conditions imply? Are the benefits of pushing one's limits worth it? Find out in this conversation.
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