Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Sharon Leptin"
- Sharon Leptin's recent research investigates the prognostic relevance of ischemic late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) in healthy endurance athletes, focusing on the potential risk of cardiac events in this population.
- The study specifically highlights how myocardial scar tissue identified through LGE may serve as a risk factor for cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, particularly in athletes who appear healthy.
- The longitudinal research contributes new insights by addressing gaps in previous studies that often involved older marathon runners or athletes with existing heart conditions, thereby enhancing our understanding of cardiovascular risks in younger, seemingly healthy endurance athletes.
