Best Practice Case Studies-Cardiac Screening

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In sports medicine, understanding cardiac conditions is key for athlete evaluation. The transcript discusses different cardiac issues like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital anomalies, and arrhythmic syndromes. Special attention is paid to myocarditis, especially in the context of COVID-19, and the importance of pre-participation screenings. The European requirement for ECGs contrasts with practices in the U.S., highlighting the benefits of ECGs in identifying hidden conditions. Emphasis is placed on detailed history-taking, using simple language to elicit symptoms and family history, ensuring thorough evaluations despite common obstacles like athlete distraction.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 05

Topic Cardiac

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2nd Edition, CASE 05

2nd Edition

Cardiac

cardiac conditions

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

myocarditis

ECG screening

athlete evaluation