While sudden cardiac death (SCD) is devastating in all age groups, the death of a young
athlete, especially those with a popular reputation or during a high-profile sporting event, is …

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

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

The sudden death of a young athlete on the playing field remains the most devastating
medical event in sports, with compelling reasons to implement effective preventive …

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 …

Sudden cardiac arrest or death (SCA/SCD) in athletes has a low event rate. Pre-participation
or eligibility screening is a widely accepted method of primary prevention of SCA/SCD in …

Background Prevention of cardiac events during competitive sports is fundamental. New
technologies with remote monitoring systems integrated into clothing could facilitate the …

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

Aim To establish the prevalence of cardiac conditions in British Army recruits in whom a
murmur is detected. Methods Recruits were screened with a standardised questionnaire and …

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