ECG criteria for the detection of high-risk cardiovascular conditions in master athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Structured electrocardiography (ECG) analysis is used to screen athletes for high-risk cardiovascular conditions (HRCC) to prevent sudden cardiac death. ECG criteria have been specified and recommended for use in young athletes ≤ 35 years. However, it is unclear whether these ECG criteria can also be applied to master athletes >35 years.

Aim

The purpose of this study was to test whether the existing ECG criteria for detecting HRCC in young athletes can be applied to master athletes.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among athletes >35 years screened for HRCC between 2006 and 2010. We performed a blinded retrospective analysis of master athletes' ECGs, separately applying European Society of Cardiology (ESC)-2005, Seattle, and International criteri

SUBMITTER: Panhuyzen-Goedkoop NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7469710 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature