Vpliv telesne dejavnosti na zdravje in nenadno smrt
The influence of physical exercise on health and on sudden death

slovenian

2005

volume 44, issue 4

Inštitut za varovanje zdravja RS
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

Sudden death occurring during or immediately after sports activity in recreative sportsmen is rare. The authors deal with death that occurs suddenlyand unexpectedly during or immediately after sports activities in apparently healthy, asymptomatic and well-trained persons. The vast majority of sudden deaths are due do coronary artery disease in persons older than 30-35 years. The paper analyses beneficial effects of regular physical exercise on the cardiovascular system, and its role in reduced neuroendocrineresponse, more economical heart work, and reduced tendency to thrombosis, but also presents the risk of sudden death that may be triggered by sudden, strenuous physical activity in a person with a subclinical form of coronary artery disease. Risks of bad habits, "non-dangerous" recreational stimulants, drugs and diseases are described. It will never be possible to completely prevent sudden death. The authors promote habitual exercise and give some guidelines for safe physical activity. The paper is intended for medical students, physicians, coaches, fitness instructors and persons interested in sport.

30.01.2012