Meagan M. Wasfy, MD, MPH, FACC

PHILADELPHIA — In people with congenital long QT syndrome, vigorous exercise did not raise risk for death or ventricular arrhythmias compared with nonvigorous exercise, according to the results of the LIVE-LQTS study.

PHILADELPHIA — A novel adhesive-based wearable cardioverter defibrillator was associated with high rates of patient compliance and low rates of adverse events, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

The Care of the Athletic Heart Conference at Heart House in Washington, D.C., catered to clinicians responsible for providing cardiovascular care to athletes, including those at the elite level and exercise enthusiasts.