Clinical Inquiry: should preparticipation physicals for school-aged athletes include routine EKGs?
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Probably not. Although some European and international experts recommend that all athletes undergo preparticipation electrocardiogram (EKG) screening, it's unclear whether screening reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD); US experts don't recommend it routinely for school-aged athletes.
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Should an electrocardiogram be included in routine preparticipation screening of young athletes? An Electrocardiogram Should Not Be Included in Routine Preparticipation Screening of Young Athletes
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of family practice
دوره 62 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013