Key result
Participation in competitive sports by treated children with long QT syndrome was associated with 0 cardiac events, while 13 events occurred during recreational or daily activities.
Why the study?
Does participation in competitive sports increase cardiac event rates compared to recreational activities in treated children and adolescents with long QT syndrome?
Cohort (n=172)
Does participation in competitive sports increase cardiac event rates compared to recreational activities in treated children and adolescents with long QT syndrome?
In appropriately managed children with long QT syndrome, competitive sports participation was not associated with cardiac events, challenging strict guideline restrictions.
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No events during competitive sports in treated pediatric LQTS; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice or guidelines.
Chambers et al. (2017) conducted a cohort in Long QT syndrome (n=172). Competitive sports vs. Recreational sports and daily activities was evaluated on Cardiac events. Participation in competitive sports by treated children with long QT syndrome was associated with 0 cardiac events, while 13 events occurred during recreational or daily activities.
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