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High levels of intense exercise have been shown to pose a risk to the heart. The impact of high levels of intense exercise was shown to be cardiotoxic and promote structural changes to the heart, increasing the risk of arrhythmias.
By now we know the importance of exercise, especially when it comes to the heart. But even something that is intended to be beneficial can pose a risk as well. Previous research on long-term sport practices revealed they are linked with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, which contributes to chronic altered atrial substrate.