What does this research mean for the field?

Universal electrocardiogram screening for sudden cardiac death in athletes cannot be recommended due to low disease prevalence, lack of outcome-based evidence demonstrating mortality benefit, and potential risks of screening. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

March 1, 2016Current Sports Medicine Reports

There is no outcome-based data to determine whether early detection via ECG screening saves lives, and the risk of screening and follow-up may be higher than that of the actual disease.

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Why the study?

Does preparticipation electrocardiogram (ECG) screening prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes?

Population

Young athletes

Design

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Authors

CAChad A. Asplund FOFrancis G. O’Connor

Discussion

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Overview

ECG screening cannot be recommended for young athletes; leaves open whether benefits outweigh harms pending outcome trials.

Structured PICO

Does preparticipation electrocardiogram (ECG) screening prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes?

Population

Young athletes

Intervention

Preparticipation electrocardiogram (ECG) screening

Outcome

Prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD)

Universal ECG screening for sudden cardiac death in young athletes cannot be recommended until outcomes data demonstrate a clear benefit.

Cite This Study

Asplund et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1ec134989adebfe89a8b53 https://doi.org/10.1249/jsr.0000000000000237

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March 1, 2016Current Sports Medicine Reports

There is no outcome-based data to determine whether early detection via ECG screening saves lives, and the risk of screening and follow-up may be higher than that of the actual disease.

View Full Paper

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Why the study?

Does preparticipation electrocardiogram (ECG) screening prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes?

Population

Young athletes

Design

Review

Authors

CAChad A. Asplund FOFrancis G. O’Connor

Discussion

Member takes

Overview

ECG screening cannot be recommended for young athletes; leaves open whether benefits outweigh harms pending outcome trials.

Structured PICO

Does preparticipation electrocardiogram (ECG) screening prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes?

Population

Young athletes

Intervention

Preparticipation electrocardiogram (ECG) screening

Outcome

Prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD)

Universal ECG screening for sudden cardiac death in young athletes cannot be recommended until outcomes data demonstrate a clear benefit.

Cite This Study

Asplund et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1ec134989adebfe89a8b53 https://doi.org/10.1249/jsr.0000000000000237

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