Heart HealthSports Cardiology Emerges as Essential Frontier in Heart Health and Longevity
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for cardiovascular health, but sports participation carries its own cardiac risks. This review from leading cardiology centers outlines the emerging specialty of sports and exercise cardiology — covering how cardiologists can serve athletes at every level, how to stratify risk for sudden cardiac arrest, and how exercise science applies to the general public's long-term heart health. The article also explores sports electrophysiology, environmental health considerations, and care of tactical athletes such as military personnel. It highlights knowledge gaps and future research directions, positioning sports cardiology as a critical discipline that bridges elite athletic performance and population-wide cardiovascular disease prevention.
