sudden cardiac death in athletes: big trouble, not so little asia

Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Big Trouble, Not So Little Asia

he review by Dr. Halabchi, et al [1] is an excellent summary and reiteration of the importance of the addition of ECG screening to the pre-participation exam (PPE) for athletic competition. To pioneer this campaign in Asia, is a noble endeavor and is no small feat. As highlighted by this review, the general consensus for enforcing ECG as a requisite for participation varies greatly by the gover...

sudden cardiac death in young athletes

sudden cardiac death in young athletes; a literature review and special considerations in asia

sudden cardiac death (scd) in a young athlete is rare, but catastrophic. exercise acts as a risk factor for scd in people with cardiovascular disease. a diversity of cardiovascular disorders including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital coronary anomalies, arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia, dilated cardiomyopathy, aortic rupture due to marfan syndrome, myocarditis, valvular disease...

Sudden cardiac death in young athletes

Athletic activity is associated with an increased risk of sudden death for individuals with some congenital or acquired heart disorders. This review considers in particular the causes of death affecting athletes below 35 years of age. In this age group the largest proportion of deaths are caused by diseases with autosomal dominant inheritance such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic ...

Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in an athlete is a rare yet highly visible tragedy that generates significant media attention and discussion among medical personnel, sports communities, and laypersons alike. The incidence of SCD is greater in athletes compared with their nonathletic counterparts due to the increased risk associated with strenuous exercise in the context of a quiescent cardiac abnorm...

Sudden cardiac death in young competitive athletes.

ABSTRACT: When an athlete suffers a sudden cardiac death, particularly while participating in a sport being viewed by thousands of spectators, it is a rare and catastrophic event that generates a great deal of discussion among the general public and medical community. Many cardiovascular conditions can predispose an athlete to such an event. The most common causes of sudden cardiac death in ath...