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This is a 44-year-old male, with no known congenital or other cardiovascular diseases in the family. No known cases of premature (<50 years) sudden cardiac death among close relatives. No known risk factors for cardiovascular disease and he denied any drugs abuse.
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Börjesson, M. (2009). Competitive Cyclist Suffering from Myocardial Infarction, Willing to Resume Competitive Sport. In: Pelliccia, A. (eds) Sports Cardiology Casebook. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-042-5_29
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