Level of fitness plays a role in heart damage after marathon: study October 26, 2010Dr. Barry Dworkin Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 26, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Marathon running can temporarily damage the heart Related posts: Medications seem to work as well as stents for people with stable heart disease Showing patients images of their coronary artery blockages may improve treatment compliance Study suggests women are not receiving the same high level of care for heart disease as men in Sweden. Implications of major study on stents for heart disease could change guidelines favouring medication alone for certain patients heart diseasemarathons