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Athlete with Variable QTc Interval and Abnormal T Wave Pattern
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This was a 16-year-old female swimmer, selected for inclusion in the national team and referred to the Institute of Sport Medicine and Science for medical and cardiologic evaluation before participation in world championships. Personal history was negative for symptoms or previous cardiovascular disease. Family history was positive for diabetes. No known cardiac disease or sudden cardiac deaths were reported in close relatives.
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Right Ventricular Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Trained Athlete Left Ventricular Apex World Championship
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