In order to bring you the best possible user experience, this site uses Javascript. If you are seeing this message, it is likely that the Javascript option in your browser is disabled. For optimal viewing of this site, please ensure that Javascript is enabled for your browser.
Did you know that your browser is out of date? To get the best experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version. Learn more.

How to evaluate a female athlete

Silvia Castelletti and Sabiha Gati, Sports Cardiology Section members, answer key questions

28 Feb 2022
Castelletti

Dr. Silvia Castelletti

Gati

Dr. Sabiha Gati

The effect of exercise on cardiac structure and function differs in female and male athletes. Despite an increased number of females participating in sports, data on our sex are limited.

It is important to be aware of the female-specific cardiac adaptations to exercise to distinguish pathology from athletic remodelling, to prevent potential tragedies or unnecessary sports disqualification.

Rehabilitation and Sports Cardiology
 
About the ESC
Press and Media
Information
Follow us

         

 Need help?

 Help centre
 Contact us

© 2024 European Society of Cardiology. All rights reserved.