Introduction Assessment of the electrocardiogram (ECG) in athletes remains controversial,
with lack of standardization and difficulty in applying specific criteria in its interpretation. The …

Aims To assess in young athletes (i) the variability in the percentage of abnormal
electrocardiograms (ECGs) using different criteria and (ii) the variability in ECG …

Young athletes are considered the healthiest group in society. Although rare, there are still
reports of sudden death or cardiac arrest on the playing fields. Clinical evaluation is of …

Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in athletes during sport. It is a tragic
event that generates significant media attention and discussion throughout society as to …

Introduction Athletes can exhibit abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) phenotypes that require
further evaluation prior to competition. These are apparently more prevalent in high-intensity …

Background Accurate electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation in competitive athletes
requires the distinction of physiological adaptations from findings suggestive of a …

Preparticipation cardiovascular screening (PPCS) in young competitive athletes is
performed to detect conditions associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD). Many medical …

Sudden cardiac death is the most common medical cause of death during the practice of
sports. Several structural and electrical cardiac conditions are associated with sudden …

This editorial refers to 'Clinical significance of electrocardiographic right ventricular
hypertrophy in athletes: comparison with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy …

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Preparticipation screening of athletes by electrocardiography is the
most crucial step in determining sudden cardiac death risk factors. Several …