1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 300 600 Master athletes challenge one of medicine’s most elegant assumptions: that fitness always protects. &amp;nbsp; In the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) consensus statement on athletes with abnormal cardiovascular findings, a paradox emerges—higher fitness, yet distinct patterns of risk: atrial fibrillation, coronary calcium, myocardial fibrosis. &amp;nbsp; The lesson is not to discourage exercise—but to refine our lens. &amp;nbsp; For the clinician: risk stratification must be individualized. For the athlete: performance and prudence must coexist. &amp;nbsp; 🏃‍♂️ The heart adapts. ⚡ The heart remembers. 🫀 The heart deserves respect. &amp;nbsp; #Cardiology #SportsCardiology #Prevention #JACC #PrecisionMedicine Dr. RR Baliga's 'Podkast for the Kurious Doc' http://www.MasterMedFacts.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40757330/height/300/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="300" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/200520225