Sports Cardiology UK

The question of how often sports professionals need heart screening has become a hot topic in the world of rugby as French prop, Uini Atonio—recently hospitalised after suffering a cardiac event—is forced to retire from the sport. Professor Dan Augustine was interviewed by the BBC to share expertise in sports cardiology . Are Professional Sports Men & Women More Likely To Have Heart Problems? Elite athletes generally have a lower overall risk of heart disease compared to the

Professor Dan Augustine appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live this week, joining the programme for a short segment on heart health.

Every runner has their own relationship with time. Some carve out long weekend sessions, some rely on the odd evening jog, and others, despite the best intentions, find the day disappearing before their trainers make it out the door. The new Runner’s World UK feature takes a practical look at micro runs and why they’re becoming a realistic entry point for so many runners. Prof Dan Augustine contributed to the piece, offering insight from a cardiology perspective on how short