Introduction The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is the primary cardiac screening and
diagnostic tool for athletes; however, it lacks portability where it would be useful in making …

The 12-lead electrocardiogram is a key component of cardiac screening in elite adolescent
footballers. Current technology hampers mobile electrocardiogram monitoring that could …

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2 2015 FEATURE SMARTPHONE ECGS BACKGROUND Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a …

Pre-participation cardiac screening including electrocardiogram (ECG) is a subject of
controversy among sports medicine practitioners. Opponents of pre-participation ECG …

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant (s)–National
budget only. Main funding source (s): JO is supported by an Australian Government …

Rapidly detecting dangerous arrhythmias in a symptomatic athlete continues to be an
elusive goal. The use of smartphone ECG monitors can provide diagnostic data in athletes …

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background While
athletes are generally very fit, intense exercise can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) …

Importance Rapidly detecting dangerous arrhythmias in a symptomatic athlete continues to
be an elusive goal. The use of handheld smartphone electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors …

Background While athletes are generally very fit, intense exercise can increase the risk of
atrial fibrillation. Moreover, other arrhythmias such as atrial flutter or supraventricular …

Athletes sometimes experience transient arrhythmias during intense exercise, which may be
difficult to capture with traditional Holter monitors. New and highly portable technology, such …