Background Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is frequently the first manifestation of underlying
cardiovascular disease in young competitive athletes (YCAs), yet there are no Canadian …

The goal of cardiovascular screening is to maximize athlete safety. This includes the
detection of underlying cardiac disease associated with sudden cardiac death and reduction …

Background The optimal cardiovascular preparticipation screen is debated. The purpose of
this study was to perform a systematic review/meta-analysis of evidence comparing …

Catastrophic events, be it traffic accidents, natural disasters or homicides, always lead to
scrutiny. Could we have seen the event coming and could it have been prevented? In the …

In the absence of systematic cardiovascular preparticipation screening (PPS) practices in
Canada, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and Canadian Heart Rhythm Society …

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

For centuries it was a mystery why cardiac arrest occurred in high-level athletes who
previously had achieved extraordinary exercise performance with no complaints of …

Background Cardiovascular events related to high-intensity sport practice are rare but
dramatic. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of these events after the age …

Promoting physical activity and exercise as a basic health need has become a mission of
health care providers and is at the top of our national public health agenda. Benefits derived …

Background Preparticipation screening for conditions associated with sudden cardiac death
(SCD) is required in college athletes. Previous cost analyses used theoretical models based …