Certain cardiac and hormonal indicators may help monitor overtraining.
Treatment includes activity modification and targeting underlying depression.
Some prohormone supplements may increase serum testosterone levels, but at recommended doses none enhance performance or build muscle. Can Prevent Sudden Death Physicians who work with athletes play an important role in preventing sudden death related to physical activity in patients who have Marfan syndrome. Flagging those who have the physical stigmata and listening for certain cardiac auscultation sounds are early diagnostic keys that help prevent deaths. In an effort to provide information that is scientifically accurate and consistent with accepted standards of medical practice, the editors and publisher of The Physician and Sportsmedicine routinely consult sources believed to be reliable. However, readers are encouraged to confirm this information with other sources.