Task Force 1: Preparticipation screening and diagnosis of cardiovascular disease in athletes

[...]fortuitous recognition may occur in routine clinical practice, triggered by findings on history and physical examination, such as a heart murmur. [...]young athletes may be suspected of having cardiovascular disease by virtue of formalized large population screening examinations that are custom...

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2005-04, Vol.45 (8), p.1322-1326
Main Authors: Maron, Barry J., Douglas, Pamela S., Graham, Thomas P., Nishimura, Rick A., Thompson, Paul D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Physiological
Athletes
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Diseases - diagnosis
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Expert witness testimony
Family medical history
Heart
Heart attacks
Humans
Marfan syndrome
Medical sciences
Medical screening
Sports
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:[...]fortuitous recognition may occur in routine clinical practice, triggered by findings on history and physical examination, such as a heart murmur. [...]young athletes may be suspected of having cardiovascular disease by virtue of formalized large population screening examinations that are customary before participation in competitive athletics (1).
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2005.02.007