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Pre-participation screening of young competitive athletes for prevention of sudden cardiac death
JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 12/04/08

Corrado D et al. – Findings suggest that, to prevent athletic sudden cardiac death, public health administrators worldwide should consider implementation of a mass-screening program, including 12-lead electrocardiography (ECG).

Methods

Study of whether a 25-yr Italian pre-athletic participation screening (including 12-lead ECG) program for prevention of sudden cardiac death is a valid and advisable public health strategy

Results

ECG screening has adequate sensitivity and specificity for detection of potentially lethal cardiomyopathy or arrhythmias with substantial reduction of mortality of young competitive athletes by approximately 90%
Screening feasibility due to the Italian Health System and limited costs of cardiovascular evaluation in a mass program setting

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