Cardiologists examined marathoners

21.08.2018

The MUG’s employees from the Department of Cardiology and Electrotherapy and the 1^st Department of Cardiology conducted a screening cardiological examination among the participants of the XXIV Solidarity Marathon in Gdansk. The examination was supervised by Alicja Dąbrowska-Kugacka M.D. Ph.D. and prof. Ewa Lewicka. Next tests are planned after 7-10 days from the race. The aim of the project is to understand the impact of extreme exercise load on the cardiovascular system. Additionally, the presence of cardiologists during the race was aimed at making the marathoners aware of the role of medical consultations during intensive trainings.