Hein Heidbuchel

Provides an overview of the detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease in elite athletes and young sports professionals in training and how to prevent it. Split into 11 key areas in sports cardiology, ranging from sudden cardiac death in athletes, to cardiovascular effects of substance abuse and doping. Contains to ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines and EAPC recommendations and position papers. Highly illustrated with embedded videos. Contains cross-referenced links to related content and primary research data in major journals in the field. Access to the digital version of the textbook for five years is included with the purchase of the print.