Insights and Innovations in Sports Cardiology
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sports cardiology; pediatric fitness and cardiovascular assessment; cardiac rehabilitation; mobile health technologies; cardiovascular screening; sudden cardiac death prevention; exercise prescription; personalized exercise medicine
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Dear Colleagues,
Sports cardiology is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that bridges cardiovascular medicine and athletic performance. With growing participation in recreational and competitive sports across all ages, there is an increasing need to optimize cardiovascular health, manage inherited and acquired heart diseases, and provide safe return-to-play strategies. Innovations in diagnostic imaging, mobile health technologies, personalized exercise prescriptions, and preventive cardiology are transforming the landscape. Furthermore, the focus is expanding toward cardiac rehabilitation in athletes and differentiation of athlete’s heart from pathology.
A particularly important and emerging area of interest is pediatric fitness, where early cardiovascular assessment and promotion of physical activity in children and adolescents are crucial for lifelong heart health. Research into pediatric exercise testing, sports participation guidelines, and risk stratification for inherited cardiac conditions in young athletes is shaping preventive strategies and personalized interventions.
This Special Issue will explore the latest advancements and future directions in sports cardiology through original research, reviews, and clinical insights. Our goal is to enhance understanding, promote individualized care, and inspire innovation at the intersection of cardiovascular science, pediatric health, and sports medicine.
Topics will include the following:
- Cardiovascular screening in athletes;
- Management of arrhythmias in sports;
- Mobile health and remote monitoring;
- Personalized cardiac rehabilitation for athletes;
- Sudden cardiac arrest and prevention strategies;
- Exercise prescription in special cardiac populations;
- Pediatric fitness and cardiovascular health.
Dr. Garyfallia K. Pepera
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sports cardiology
- athlete heart
- cardiovascular screening
- arrhythmias
- sudden cardiac death
- cardiac rehabilitation
- exercise prescription
- mobile health
- preventive cardiology
- personalized medicine
- pediatric fitness
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