Reversibility and benign recurrence of complete heart block in athletes.
In two patients, symptoms associated with complete heart block and physical training resolved with deconditioning. In one patient, symptoms recurred after resumption of training but she has remained well for 4 years without a pacemaker. This suggests that complete heart block induced by fitness is benign, even when symptomatic.
Cooper
J P
JP
Department of Cardiology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, U.K.
Fraser
A G
AG
Penny
W J
WJ
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006327:Heart Block / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010807:Physical Endurance; D012008:Recurrence; D013177:Sports