Key result
Detailed personal and family history during pre-participation evaluation is critical to identify youth SCA risk.
Why the study?
Diseases predisposing to sudden cardiac arrest in children and young athletes are infrequent and may be identified by detailed personal and family history.
A detailed personal and family history is critical during pre-participation evaluations to identify children and young athletes at risk for sudden cardiac arrest.
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Supports detailed history in youth athlete PPE; leaves open need for prospective validation of SCA prevention impact.
Campbell et al. (2008) conducted a review in Paediatric sudden cardiac arrest. Detailed personal and family history was evaluated. A detailed personal and family history during pre-participation evaluation is critical to identifying children and young athletes at risk for sudden cardiac arrest.
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