A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Francis Ribeiro de Souza
, Renato Delascio Lopes, Guilherme Wesley Peixoto da Fonseca
, Rodrigo Bellio de Mattos Barretto, Antonio Carlos Battaglia Filho, [...]
Francis Ribeiro de Souza
, Renato Delascio Lopes, Guilherme Wesley Peixoto da Fonseca
, Rodrigo Bellio de Mattos Barretto, Antonio Carlos Battaglia Filho, [...]
Abstract Background A Brazilian athlete has proposed setting a new world record for consecutive marathons by running 366 marathons in 366 consecutive days. The impact of such a feat on the cardiovascular system is unknown. Objective To monitor the cardiovascular system to assess the athlete’s cardiovascular adaptations or maladaptations over the period. Methods During the pre-study evaluation, we conducted the pre-participation clinical evaluation (PPE) composed of anamnesis, electrocardiogram, blood test, and functional capacity by maximum cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). At […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular System; Marathon Running; Physical Endurance
Abstract Background A Brazilian athlete has proposed setting a new world record for consecutive marathons by running 366 marathons in 366 consecutive days. The impact of such a feat on the cardiovascular system is unknown. Objective To monitor the cardiovascular system to assess the athlete’s cardiovascular adaptations or maladaptations over the period. Methods During the pre-study evaluation, we conducted the pre-participation clinical evaluation (PPE) composed of anamnesis, electrocardiogram, blood test, and functional capacity by maximum cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). At […]
Keywords: Athlete's Heart; Intense Exercise; Limits; Marathon; Running