1 in 6 Elite Athletes Show Reduced Heart Function Due to Genetics: Study

The results highlight the need for more awareness and research to understand the relationship between genetics and heart function in elite athletes.
1 in 6 Elite Athletes Show Reduced Heart Function Due to Genetics: Study
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Isabella Rayner
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A new study has revealed that one in six elite athletes has decreased heart function because they have more genes associated with heart muscle disease.

The “world first” study conducted by the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute found those athletes had heart issues at rest, including an enlarged heart, an irregular heartbeat, and changes in the left chamber responsible for pumping oxygenated blood. 
Isabella Rayner
Isabella Rayner
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Isabella Rayner is a reporter based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an author and editor for WellBeing, WILD, and EatWell Magazines.
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