Key result
Preparticipation cardiovascular screening in male African athletes identified training-unrelated ECG abnormalities in 12.4% and structural cardiac abnormalities in 5%.
Why the study?
Does preparticipation cardiovascular screening identify cardiovascular abnormalities in native African athletes?
Population
210 male Gabonian football players
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant targeted screening in African athletes; extends sparse data but leaves open need for prospective validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=210)
Does preparticipation cardiovascular screening identify cardiovascular abnormalities in native African athletes?
Preparticipation cardiovascular screening in native African athletes identifies training-unrelated ECG abnormalities in approximately 12% and structural abnormalities in 5%, though conclusive diagnosis remains challenging in developing settings.
Schmied et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease (n=210). Preparticipation cardiovascular screening was evaluated on Training-unrelated ECG abnormalities and structural cardiac abnormalities. Preparticipation cardiovascular screening in male African athletes identified training-unrelated ECG abnormalities in 12.4% and structural cardiac abnormalities in 5%.
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