Key result
Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram screening to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes remains a highly debated strategy due to ongoing controversies regarding its added clinical value.
Why the study?
Does including a 12-lead ECG improve the identification of athletes at risk for sudden cardiac death?
Does including a 12-lead ECG improve the identification of athletes at risk for sudden cardiac death?
This review examines the added value and controversies of using a 12-lead ECG for sudden cardiac death screening in athletes.
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Leaves ECG screening debate unresolved in athletes; higher-quality trials needed before practice change.
Purpose of reviewThe appropriate screening strategy to prevent sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes remains a challenging and a highly debated issue. The purpose of this review is to examine the added value and controversies of including a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) in addition to a comprehen
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Jonathan A. Drezner (2008) studied this question. Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram screening to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes remains a highly debated strategy due to ongoing controversies regarding its added clinical value.
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