Key result
Sudden cardiac death in young athletes is most frequently caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, anomalies of the coronary arteries, and idiopathic left ventricular hypertrophy.
Why the study?
Does preparticipation screening according to guidelines prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes?
Population
Young athletes
Design
Review
Authors
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May support athlete screening guidelines; leaves open optimal protocols pending higher-level evidence.
Does preparticipation screening according to guidelines prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes?
Highlights the importance of adhering to ACC/AHA and ESC preparticipation screening guidelines to identify structural and functional abnormalities and prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
Mijailovic et al. (2009) conducted a review in Sudden cardiac death in young athletes. Sudden cardiac death in young athletes is most frequently caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, anomalies of the coronary arteries, and idiopathic left ventricular hypertrophy.
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