Need to know:
Non-reversible or unidentified cause
"Athletes who have survived a cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation or VT or who have had documented symptomatic rapid VT associated with a defined nonreversible cardiac abnormality (structural or molecular) or unidentified cause should have an ICD placed.
See “Athletes With ICDs” for recommendations regarding competitive sports participation after ICD implantation."
(Class I Recommendation; Level of Evidence A)
See also: ICD sports participation guidelines
Reversible abnormality
"Class IIb athletes who have survived a cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation or VT or who have had documented symptomatic rapid VT associated with a defined reversible abnormality (eg, resolved acute myocarditis or a controllable electrolyte abnormality) may be considered for reinstitution of participation after reevaluation at 3 months."
(Class I Recommendation; Level of Evidence C)
Reference: Eligibility and Disqualification Recommendations for Competitive Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: Task Force 9.
A Scientific Statement From the AHA and ACC. Circulation 2015
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Key: VT = ventricular tachycardia, ICD = implantable cardioverter defibrillator