Heart problems can cause sudden death after exercise. This case several times befall someone who just do high intensity exercise such as soccer and tennis.
A specialist heart and blood vessels to say, some cases of sudden death can be caused by disorders of heart rhythm or arrhythmia.
He explained that people who regularly exercise like athletes usually have an enlarged heart muscle. This muscle enlargement interfere with the heart's electrical risk. The cardiac electrical problems make heart rhythm disturbances. Can be very fast beating heart than usual. The heart's electrical path in the muscle. Muscle enlargement can sometimes lead to disturbances in electricity.
According to him, factors too tired after exercise can trigger heart rhythm disturbances. During exercise, the heart needs more oxygen that can still pump blood properly.
He said this could happen at a young age. For that, you should consult a doctor to heart health.
The existence of this risk also does not mean you have to stop berolahaga. According to him, the sport is very well done to maintain a healthy body. However, exercise should be done according to the ability of each.
"Exercise should be done, but do not overdo it," he added.
To maintain a healthy heart, also live a good diet and leave unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol.
