Sudden cardiac death in a young athlete is a tragic and high-profile event. The best way to
prevent such deaths is, however, highly debated. The Italian experience informed the …

Background—The prevalence, clinical significance, and determinants of abnormal ECG
patterns in trained athletes remain largely unresolved. Methods and Results—We compared …

Sudden cardiac death (SCD), especially in a young seemingly healthy individual, is a tragic
and highly publicized event, which is often followed by a strong emotional reaction from the …

Long-term Italian experience has provided evidence that systematic pre-participation
screening, with 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) history and physical examination, is …

In 1971, the Italian government passed a law to provide medical protection for athletes
participating in organized competitive athletic events. In 1982, the law was revised to …

In 1971, the Italian government passed a law to provide medical protection for athletes
participating in organized competitive athletic events. In 1982, the law was revised to …

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading cause of death in young athletes during
exercise, and there is international agreement among major medical and sporting bodies …

The sudden unexpected deaths of young trained athletes are highly visible events which
have a substantial impact on the physician and lay communities. 1 Although initially a focal …

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading cause of death in athletes during sport. Whether
obtained for screening or diagnostic purposes, an ECG increases the ability to detect …

THE CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFITS OF REGULAR PHYSI-cal activity have been well
documented, 1 but vig-orous exercise can also transiently increase the risk of sudden …