Preparticipation cardiovascular evaluation for athletic participants to prevents sudden death: author’s reply
Key result
Preparticipation treadmill testing is recommended only for individuals at high pretest risk due to its limited sensitivity and specificity for preventing sudden death in athletes.
Design
Editorial
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
The authors reiterate that exercise stress testing should be reserved for individuals at high pretest risk due to its limited sensitivity and specificity, and acknowledge the complex role of exercise in ARVC.
PICO
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Population
Risk of sudden death in athletic participants
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Intervention / Comparator
Preparticipation cardiovascular evaluation (treadmill test)
The authors reiterate that exercise stress testing should be reserved for individuals at high pretest risk due to its limited sensitivity and specificity, and acknowledge the complex role of exercise in ARVC.
Limitations
- Extensive research work is still warranted to identify conditions posing athletes at risk and to refine screening techniques.
Cite This Study
Mont et al. (2017) conducted a letter in Risk of sudden death in athletic participants. Preparticipation cardiovascular evaluation (treadmill test) was evaluated. Preparticipation treadmill testing is recommended only for individuals at high pretest risk due to its limited sensitivity and specificity for preventing sudden death in athletes.