December 3, 2011Current Opinion in Cardiology
Sudden cardiac death in athletes
Key result
Preparticipation screening including 12-lead ECG reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death in young athletes and is cost-effective compared to history and physical examination alone.
Why the study?
Does preparticipation screening including 12-lead ECG reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death in athletes?
Population
Athletes, including adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged/senior athletes engaged in competitive or…
Comparison
Preparticipation screening including 12-lead… vs Screening based on history and physical…
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
ECG-inclusive screening may reduce SCD risk cost-effectively in young athletes; leaves open confirmation by randomized trials.
Structured PICO
Does preparticipation screening including 12-lead ECG reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death in athletes?
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Population
Athletes, including adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged/senior athletes engaged in competitive or leisure sports activity
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Intervention
Preparticipation screening including 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and exercise testing in older patients with coronary risk factors
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Comparator
Screening based on history and physical examination alone
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Outcome
Identification of at-risk cardiovascular disorders and reduction of sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk
Preparticipation screening with 12-lead ECG is a life-saving and cost-effective strategy for preventing sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
Cite This Study
Corrado et al. (2011) conducted a review in Sudden cardiac death in athletes. Preparticipation screening including 12-lead ECG vs. History and physical examination alone was evaluated on Sudden cardiac death. Preparticipation screening including 12-lead ECG reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death in young athletes and is cost-effective compared to history and physical examination alone.