Does History & Physical Examination Still Matter if the Athlete’s ECG is Normal?

Keywords: Collegiate athletes, preparticipation evaluation, cardiovascular screening, electrocardiogram (ECG), sudden cardiac death Background Preparticipation cardiovascular screening of athletes has long been a core tenet of the sports medicine physician’s role. While its importance is clear, the optimal approach remains debated—this blog summarizes our recent meta-analysis of NCAA athletes and explores why our findings may prompt […]

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