Canadian Cardiovascular Society Cardiovascular Screening of Competitive Athletes: The Utility of the Screening Electrocardiogram to Predict Sudden Cardiac Death

Volume: 35, Issue: 11, Pages: 1557 - 1566
Published: Nov 1, 2019
Abstract
Prevention of sudden cardiac arrest/death (SCA/D) among athletes is a universal goal, although the optimal strategy for its achievement is controversial, with the inclusion of the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at the center of the debate. The ECG exhibits superior sensitivity over history and physical examination to detect conditions associated with SCA/D. However, the identification of disease does not necessarily lead to a significant...
Paper Details
Title
Canadian Cardiovascular Society Cardiovascular Screening of Competitive Athletes: The Utility of the Screening Electrocardiogram to Predict Sudden Cardiac Death
Published Date
Nov 1, 2019
Volume
35
Issue
11
Pages
1557 - 1566
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