Subject: Adding an Electrocardiogram to the Pre-participation Examination in Competitive Athletes: A Systematic Review

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Abstract: No matter how rare, the death of young athletes is a tragedy. Can it be prevented? The European experience suggests that adding the electrocardiogram (ECG) to the standard medical and family history and physical examination can decrease cardiac deaths by 90%. However, there has not been a randomized trial to demonstrate such a reduction. While there are obvious differences between the European and American experiences with athletes including very differing causes of athletic deaths, some would highlight the European emphasis on public welfare vs the protection of personal rights in the USA. Even the authors of th...
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - November 3, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marco Perez, Holly Fonda, Vy-Van Le, Teferi Mitiku, Jeremiah Ray, James V. Freeman, Euan Ashley, Victor F. Froelicher Source Type: journals