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ECG Screening

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Background

  • ECG screening in athletes is a controversial topic that draws different opinions.
  • It may lead to unnecessary testing due to false positive results but can also lead to early diagnosis of congenital disease.
  • The Seattle criteria outlines a broad range of guidelines that can be used to screen athletes with an ECG, while avoiding false positive results. This is because it account for findings that are potentially abnormal in the general population but normal in athletes.

Pathophysiology


Clinical Features


Differential Diagnosis


Risk Factors


Evaluation


Classification


Management


Complications


See Also


References

Created by:
John Kiel on 13 June 2019 09:19:29
Last edited:
24 July 2019 03:51:48
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