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Arrhythmias in Athletes and Cardiovascular Performance. Massachusetts General Hospital | Harvard Medical School

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P. Nelson Hsieh MD, PhD @pnelsonhsieh.bsky.social · 26d

Fellows: have you considered a career in sports electrophysiology?

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P. Nelson Hsieh MD, PhD @pnelsonhsieh.bsky.social · Jul 15

How does endurance exercise change your heart?

A history of the athlete’s heart, hallmark features to recognize it, and differentiating it from disease.

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Athlete’s Heart Revisited: Historical, Clinical, and Molecular Perspectives | Circulation Research

The athlete’s heart, formally introduced by Henschen and Darling in 1899 through observations of cardiac enlargement in endurance athletes, has evolved from a clinical curiosity to a recognized physio...

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J. Sawalla Guseh, M.D. @jsawallagusehmd.bsky.social · Dec 18

New data highlight concerning trends among young Americans and sudden cardiac death. Our goal should be that every cardiac arrest is vigorously met with the tools needed to save a life—for athletes and urban and rural communities alike.

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J. Sawalla Guseh, M.D. @jsawallagusehmd.bsky.social · Jan 29

New 👇🏾

A triathlete presents to our Sports Cardiology program @MGHHeartHealth with progressive exercise intolerance. Peak VO2 was a strikingly low 19 ml/kg/min.

+Kussmauls sign.

Why fitness quantified is a vital sign.

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P. Nelson Hsieh MD, PhD @pnelsonhsieh.bsky.social · Dec 10

For anyone wondering about the connection of peak VO2 to mortality:

In individuals aged 70-77 with peak VO2 <26.5 (male) and <22.2 (female) over a year, risk of death 2 to 5-fold higher than a high peak VO2 group

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Survival of the fittest? Peak oxygen uptake and all-cause mortality among older adults in Norway

To determine the cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels needed to avoid the Grim Reaper (Death) among older adults. We hypothesized that an above aver…

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P. Nelson Hsieh MD, PhD @pnelsonhsieh.bsky.social · Dec 7

Congratulations Class of 2025!!!!

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · Dec 4

Today is Cardiology Fellowship Match Day! ❤️Join us in celebrating #TheFaceOfCardiology! 🎉

New Cardio Fellows: Share your success and explore ACC’s resources just for fellows like you:
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#CardioSky #MedSky #Match2024 #MatchDay2024 #ACCFIT

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P. Nelson Hsieh MD, PhD @pnelsonhsieh.bsky.social · Nov 30

Is there a name for the Saturday after Thanksgiving?