Sports Cardiology 1: Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes

This excellent module presents the issues surrounding Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes, including regional variability and exercise as a trigger. The concept and criteria for Athletes Heart is discussed. The criteria for an effective screening program is outlined, and details the evidence surrounding the use of ECG’s in screening programs. The recommendations from the 2017 International consensus statement on the Interpretation of ECGs in Athletes are presented.

Written by: Dr David Prior

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