Introduction Pre-participation cardiovascular screening (PPCS) in athletes is recommended
by numerous medical and sporting societies. While there is consensus that young athletes …

Pre‐participation cardiovascular screening (PPCS) is recommended by several scientific
and sporting organizations on the premise that early detection of cardiac disease provides a …

How to best screen athletes for conditions predisposing to sudden cardiac death is a topic of
debate. The European Society of Cardiology and International Olympic Committee recently …

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 …

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading cause of death in young athletes on the playing
field and typically the result of undiagnosed structural or electrical cardiovascular disease …

Cardiovascular screening in young athletes is widely recommended and routinely
performed prior to participation in competitive sports. While there is general agreement that …

The incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes has been estimated as low
as 1: 917,000 in high school athletes in the USA [1]. However, the rate of SCD is significantly …

The beneficial effects of regular physical exercise on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality
are well documented. In rare cases, however, athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities are …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review was to highlight the current
recommendations, data, and limitations for methods of cardiovascular screening in athletes …

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in a young seemingly healthy athlete is a tragic and often
highly publicized event. Preparticipation screening aims to identify those affected by …