15/07/2025
Did you know? 1 in 5 former athletes developed this heart condition and many didn't know.
A recent study involving former elite rowers in Australia revealed that 20% developed atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heartbeat, often years after retiring from sport.
What about Singapore?
We’re seeing more adults take on high-intensity endurance sports like:
🏃♂️ Marathons
🚴 Hyrox and Ironman events
🏋️ CrossFit, HIIT training
⛵ Dragon boating or coastal rowing
While this is fantastic for cardiovascular health overall, long-term high-intensity endurance training may, in some people, increase the risk of subtle heart rhythm issues later in life.
⚠️ What is AFib?
Atrial fibrillation may cause:
❤️ Palpitations or fluttering heartbeat
❤️ Fatigue during workouts
❤️ Shortness of breath or dizziness
❤️ Chest discomfort
❤️ Some people have no symptoms at all, but AFib can silently raise the risk of stroke by up to 5 times.
💡 How we can help?
At A Healing Heart Medical, we support active individuals, athletes, and those recovering from heart events to:
✅ Monitor heart rhythm health, especially after 40
✅ Identify signs of AFib early
✅ Provide tailored follow-up care, whether you're training hard or easing into retirement
We also support post-hospital recovery for patients discharged after stroke or cardiac events, helping them return to fitness safely.
Call us 6962 1362 or book an appointment via www.ahealingheartmedical.com today.