Arresto cardiaco improvviso negli atleti.

The incidence of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes varies according to age, race and ethnic group, sex, sport, and social determinants of health. The common causes of sudden cardiac arrest include cardiomyopathies, electrical disorders, coronary-artery anomalies, and other cardiac structural abnormalities. There has not been an increase in the incidence of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes during the time frame of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Primary prevention is based on cardiovascular screening before participation, and secondary prevention on implementation of emergency action plans. Diagnostic evaluation of athletes who survive sudden cardiac arrest should mirror th