Sports Medicine Days | Day 3 | Cardiac Imaging for Athlete Health and Performance
High-intensity endurance exercise offers many cardiovascular benefits, but it can potentially harm the heart in some cases, and may also lead to changes such as fibrosis or arrhythmias. Distinguishing between normal athletic adaptations and potential warning signs of heart disease is critical for ensuring athlete safety and long-term health.
Day 3 (heart health) of the Sports Med Days will explore how cardiac imaging in athletes, including advanced MRI and ultrasound, supports accurate assessment of the athlete’s heart. Using insights from landmark studies such as Master@Heart and Pro@Heart, the experts will discuss key markers of normal athletic adaptation and signs of heart disease, supporting accurate evaluation and care of active individuals.
Join the Sports Med Days series on Day 3 for a deep dive into cardiac imaging in athletes, and learn how this helps clinicians evaluate cardiac health, identify red flags, and develop safe return-to-play guidelines for endurance athletes.
Speaker
Prof. Aaron Baggish
Professor of Medicine and Sports Science
University of Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland
Prof. Olivier Ghekiere
Radiologist – Cardiovascular Imaging
Jessa Hospital Hasselt, Belgium
Prof. Guido Claessen
Cardiologist and Tenured Track Professor
Hasselt University, Jessa Hospital Hasselt, BelgiumCourse Information
By the end of this lecture, delegates will:
- Enhance your evaluation skills in sport cardiology for highly trained endurance athletes
- Learn how to recognize red flags during cardiovascular assessment in athletes
- Gain practical, case-based insights from leading experts in the field
This educational talk was created in 3rd June 2025. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the Canon Medical Academy does not represent a commercial partnership or interest from the speaker. The views herein do not represent the views of Canon Medical Systems Ltd.
