http://athleticbusiness.com/articles/lexisnexis.aspx?lnarticleid=1475959234&lntopicid=136030023About 75 to 100 teenagers and young adults die each year during athletic events, primarily due to heart issues. There is some debate about using ECGs (Electrocardiogram screening) as part of the pre-participation physical examination. This issue is the number of potential false positive results.
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In Italy they have been using ECG screening for years. They believe it is effective at screening for Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the most common cardiac disorder causing sudden death. Read more...
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