Sportlerherz erkennen: Gut oder gefährlich?

An athlete's heart is not a disease, but a natural adaptation to regular and intensive endurance training. The strain causes the heart to change: It beats less frequently but pumps significantly more blood through the body per beat. For the athlete, this means their heart works more efficiently and supplies the entire body with better oxygen. The size and weight of the heart can also increase without automatically posing a risk. While a normal heart weighs around 250 to 300 grams, an athlete's heart can reach up to 500 grams. ⏩ Get informed first, then supplement: Feel free to take a look at my guides https://bit.ly/RatgeberHowTo ✅ ❎ 100% independent ❎ 100% study-based ❎ 100% medically accurate 00:00 | Athlete's Heart 01:05 | 5 Signs of an Athlete's Heart 03:43 | What does the diagnosis "athlete's heart" mean? 06:33 | Athlete's Heart: Dangerous or Healthy? 09:01 | How does an athlete's heart develop? 11:43 | Do I need to change anything? 12:56 | When does an athlete's heart become a risk? 16:17 | Diagnostics and Check-Up #hearthealth #sport #medicine #health Typical signs of an athlete's heart are a significantly lower resting heart rate – often below 60 beats per minute, and even below 40 in elite athletes – and improved oxygen uptake. While untrained people can absorb an average of about 2.8 liters of oxygen during exercise, athletes achieve values of over 5 liters. This makes the heart more efficient and protects the body from many diseases in the long term. At the same time, an athlete's heart can show abnormalities on an ECG that may initially seem alarming to the untrained, but are actually normal adaptations. However, an enlarged heart is not always harmless. Similar changes can also be caused by conditions such as myocarditis or other heart diseases. This is precisely why it's so important to be able to distinguish between a healthy athlete's heart and pathological changes. An athlete's heart is generally harmless as long as no symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, or sudden drops in performance occur. In such cases, a medical evaluation is essential. Various tests can be used for diagnosis, such as an ECG, a cardiac ultrasound, or a stress test. An annual check-up, which examines the heart and circulatory system – similar to a car inspection – is particularly worthwhile for athletes. This allows potential diseases to be detected and treated early. Cited studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37848... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36951... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38949... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36603... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38718... ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With "Video Visit Dr. Weigl," you have found the current and medical-scientific channel that covers topics related to pain, #medicine, and #health in an understandable yet informative way. based on facts, guidelines, and studies. ▬ Weigl's MedNight: The video podcast with the University Hospital Bonn ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42EJfPT ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Tomato paste: This is what happens when you eat 1 tablespoon every day: https://bit.ly/Tomatenmark_Video Avocado: Super healthy and a "rolling poison bomb" at the same time: https://bit.ly/Avocado_Video Oat bran: This is what happens when you eat oat bran every day: https://bit.ly/Haferkleie_Video Fat burners from the refrigerator: https://bit.ly/Fatburner_Video Sugar, a health killer - dangerous Not sweet: https://bit.ly/Zucker_Video ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►TikTok:   / doktorweigl   ►Instagram:   / doktorweigl   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal Notice / Disclaimer: These videos are for your information only and never replace personal advice, examination, or diagnosis. A licensed, qualified specialist. Consult your doctor, especially regarding medications, and read the package insert. The content provided cannot and may not be used to make independent diagnoses. Liability excluded. Facebook & Instagram icon: Icon made by freepik from www.flaticon.com Twitter icon: Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com 3D images: Sharecare YOU Pro Website: https://www.sharecare.com/