Key result
Electrocardiogram screening increases the sensitivity of preparticipation examinations to detect cardiovascular disorders causing sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.
Why the study?
Does ECG screening improve the detection of cardiovascular disorders causing sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes compared to traditional history and physical examination?
Population
Young athletes
Comparison
Cardiovascular screening including… vs Traditional history and physical-based examination
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports ECG-augmented screening in athletes; leaves open effects on sudden cardiac arrest rates and cost-effectiveness.
Does ECG screening improve the detection of cardiovascular disorders causing sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes compared to traditional history and physical examination?
ECG screening in young athletes improves the detection of underlying cardiac diseases associated with sudden cardiac death compared to traditional history and physical exams.
Asif et al. (2012) conducted a review in Sudden cardiac death in young athletes. Cardiovascular screening including ECG vs. Traditional history and physical-based examination was evaluated. Electrocardiogram screening increases the sensitivity of preparticipation examinations to detect cardiovascular disorders causing sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.
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