ArticleJournal of cardiovascular development and disease2026
Sporting Careers After ICD Implantation in Elite Athletes.
Article in Journal of cardiovascular development and disease, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Athletes with Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: A Practical Framework for Device Selection, Programming, and Return-to-Sport Risk Mitigation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) in elite athletes following sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or the diagnosis of high-risk cardiac conditions presents a complex interplay of medical, psychological, and legal challenges. Despite evolving guidelines, data on clinical outcomes and return-to-sport (RTS) trajectories in elite athletes remain limited.
objectiveTo describe the clinical profiles, management strategies, and career outcomes of elite athletes who received ICDs.
methodsA retrospective multilingual media and literature search was performed up to January 2026 to identify elite athletes with ICDs. Inclusion criteria required evidence of professional or Olympic-level competition, confirmed ICD implantation, and sufficient clinical and career data. Cases were analyzed for demographics, underlying diagnosis, prevention type, post-ICD outcomes, and RTS status.
resultsThirty-seven elite athletes were identified (mean age 25.8 ± 4.3 years). The most common sport was football (
conclusionsA substantial proportion of elite athletes with ICDs successfully return to high-level sport, but clinical outcomes, risk tolerance, and legal frameworks remain variable. These findings support continued shifts towards personalized shared decision making and highlight the need for standardized, sport-specific RTS protocols, long-term registries, and psychosocial support in this population.
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