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- Cardiac -- prevention & control; Electrocardiography; Mass Screening; Predictive Value of Tests; Sports Medicine -- economics (1)
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Pre-Participation Physical Exams: Are We Doing Enough?, Steven Jacob Pietrusza
Pre-Participation Physical Exams: Are We Doing Enough?, Steven Jacob Pietrusza
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
•Inclusion of screening electrocardiograms (EKGs) during pre-participation physical examination has been a topic of debate for some time. There is unquestioned usefulness in the ability of a well-trained health care provider in using EKG to identify cardiac abnormalities.
•Further, there have been several contemporary EKG criteria published that increase specificity and sensitivity of detection of disease. However, these criteria do not account for athletes less than 14 years of age, and that demographic represents a large portion of patients seeking pre-participation screenings in the United States.
•The lack of research into pediatric cardiac remodeling secondary to activity, coupled with the …
Do Mouth Guards Prevent Concussions In Contact Sports?, Lindsey Siemens
Do Mouth Guards Prevent Concussions In Contact Sports?, Lindsey Siemens
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
• Concussion is one of the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in 13-22 year olds
• The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not mouth guards provide protection from sports-related concussions in 13-22 year old athletes participating in contact sports
• Which type of mouth guard is the most effective in preventing or reducing the severity of these injuries?
The Efficacy Of Electrocardiograms As A Screening Tool To Detect Cardiac Abnormalities In Young Athletes, Cody William
The Efficacy Of Electrocardiograms As A Screening Tool To Detect Cardiac Abnormalities In Young Athletes, Cody William
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
• Sudden cardiac death (SCD) among athletes can be attributed to increased cardiovascular demands associated with vigorous exercise.
• The majority of athletes who experience sudden cardiac death are asymptomatic.
• Pre-participation history and physicals, (H&P) help to identify underlying cardiovascular disorders with the potential to increase the risk of SCD in an athlete.
• The efficacy of pre-participation H&Ps to identify underlying cardiac etiology has been debated.
• The purpose of this research is to:
---Determine incidence and cause of SCD among athletes (Table 1).
---Determine the efficacy and evidenced-based criteria for the interpretation of ECGs in athletes.
---Evaluate …