Cyclists' hearts: can you be so fit that you die?
Medlife Crisis · 2 HN recommendations
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Medlife Crisis examines why some elite endurance athletes die in their sleep, covering extremely slow heart rates and the effects of performance-enhancing drugs that thicken blood. It uses cyclist Marco Pantani as an example.
Why HN recommends it: HN recommends it as a good, short explanation of athlete's heart and the risks of extreme fitness.
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