EP on EP Episode 41 - ICD’s in Athletes-EP on EP Episode 41

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Dr. Rachel Lampert, a professor of medicine at Yale University, discusses the use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in athletes and the guidelines surrounding their participation in sports. Previously, athletes with ICDs were restricted to low-intensity sports, such as golf or billiards. However, Dr. Lampert conducted a study which found that athletes with ICDs did not experience adverse events during sports participation. Based on these findings, the guidelines were updated to allow for competitive sports participation for patients with ICDs. Dr. Lampert emphasizes that shared decision-making with patients is important, taking into consideration the risks and benefits.

Keywords

implantable cardioverter-defibrillators

ICDs

athletes

sports participation

guidelines