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Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology
Asian athlete; Pre-participation screening; Sudden Cardiac Death; Electrocardiogram
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Pre-Participation Cardiovascular Screening In Athletes With A Focus On Asia, Tee Joo Yeo
Pre-Participation Cardiovascular Screening In Athletes With A Focus On Asia, Tee Joo Yeo
Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology
Pre-participation screening (PPS) in young competitive athletes aims to identify conditions associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) in this population, with a view to appropriate management and potential mitigation of risk. A medical history questionnaire and physical examination are standard components of a PPS programme, whereas controversy still exists regarding mandatory utilisation of resting 12-lead electrocardiogram as a screening tool. Apart from a landmark study from Italy attributing the reduction of SCD rates in athletes to the implementation of a mandatory PPS programme, there remains no additional compelling evidence for similar outcomes to date. Nonetheless, comprehensive PPS programmes when carried …