IOC manual of sports cardiology

Content: Title Page
 Copyright Page
 Contents
 Contributors
 Foreword
 Preface
 Part 1 The Cardiovascular System 
 Chapter 1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
 Introduction
 Gross Cardiac Anatomy
 Electrical Conduction in the Heart
 Structure of the Cardiomyocyte
 Cardiac Function
 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Regulation of Cardiac Function
 Conclusion
 Chapter 2 The Vascular System
 Introduction
 The Circulatory Systems
 The Systemic Circulation
 The Lymphatic System
 Control of Blood Flow
 Neural Regulation
 Local Regulating Mechanisms
 Nitric Oxide
 Mechanisms that Mediate Vasodilator Function HaemodynamicsConclusion
 Chapter 3 Energy Production Pathways During Exercise
 Introduction
 Primary Sources of Energy in the Human Body
 Interacting Energy Systems During Exercise
 Measurement of Energy Sources
 Training Effect
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise
 Introduction
 Cardiovascular Responses to Aerobic Exercise
 Cardiovascular Responses to Static Exercise
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 5 The Athlete's Heart: Impact of Age, Sex, Ethnicity and Sporting Discipline
 Introduction
 Electrical Remodelling in the Athlete's Heart Structural Remodelling in the Athlete's HeartThe Influence of Age on the Athlete's Heart
 The Influence of Sex on the Athlete's Heart
 The Influence of Ethnicity on the Athlete's Heart
 Influence of Sporting Discipline on the Athlete's Heart
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 6 Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Atherosclerotic Disease
 Introduction
 Definitions Encompassing Physical Activity
 Preventing CVD: The Continuum of Human Activity from Sedentary Behaviour to Moderate- to Vigorous-Intensity Physical Activity Physical Activity within Rehabilitation and Secondary PreventionEarly Commencement of Exercise Rehabilitation
 Reducing Risk of Exertion-Related Events 
 Post-surgery and Early Rehabilitation 
 Post-Angioplasty and Post-Myocardial Infarction 
 Conclusion
 References
 Part 2 Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes 
 Chapter 7 Incidence and Aetiology of Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
 Introduction
 Developing a Numerator and Denominator
 The Incidence of SCD
 Are Athletes at Greater Risk of SCD than Non-athletes? 
 Relative Frequency of SCD
 Aetiology of SCD
 Conclusion
 References Chapter 8 Cardiovascular Screening for the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in AthletesIntroduction
 The Risk of Sudden Death in Athletes
 Rationale for Screening Competitive Athletes
 The Screening Programmes Implemented in Italy
 Rationale for Including a 12-Lead ECG in the PPE 
 Efficacy of Screening to Identify Cardiac Disease Risk
 Impact of the Screening Programme on Cardiac Mortality
 Costs of Systematic Screening across Italy
 Limitations of Screening Programmes
 Conclusion
 References