November 4, 2015Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Eligibility and Disqualification Recommendations for Competitive Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: Preamble, Principles, and General Considerations
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“In the past, there was no shared decision-making about sports eligibility for athletes with heart disease. These athletes were automatically prohibited from participating in sports if almost any cardiac issue was present. This new scientific statement reviews best clinical practices for athletes with certain cardiovascular conditions and how health care professionals can guide these athletes – from children to masters athletes – in a shared decision-making discussion about potential risks and rewards.”
“We have to look at social disparities because it is a very reasonable hypothesis to believe that disparities play an important role in terms of health outcomes for athletes as they do for people in the general population.”
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