Even the fittest athletes can face hidden risks. <br /><br />CEO and Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at IJN Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Ezani Md Taib explains that cases of marathon runners collapsing mid-event are often linked to heart conditions that go undetected - not a lack of fitness. <br /><br />This is why health screening is essential, especially for anyone above 30 or those planning to take part in intense sports activities.<br /><br />He emphasises that individuals with a strong family history of early heart disease or sudden death must be even more cautious. <br /><br />The good news: many of these conditions can be identified with basic tests if people screen early. <br /><br />For anyone training hard, joining marathons or engaging in rigorous sports, a simple heart check could save your life.<br /><br />Watch the full episode here: <br />FACEBOOK:<br />https://www.facebook.com/reel/711600778017215<br /><br />YOUTUBE: <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UECLn7wtqwg&t=417s<br /><br />X:<br />https://x.com/sinardailymy/status/1981963942252679188/video/1<br /><br />PORTAL:<br />https://www.sinardaily.my/article/731193/videos/podcast/life-style-podcast-matters-of-the-heart-part-2-lessons-from-a-heart-surgeons-journey<br /><br />#LifeStylePodcast #SinarDaily #HeartHealth #KnowTheSigns #SuddenCardiacArrest #HCM #CardiacScreening #Cardiomyopathy #Arrhythmia #IJN #InstitutJantungNegara #MalaysiaHealthcare
